Menopause
A 65-year-old woman presented with elevated testosterone levels, hirsutism and insulin resistance.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Due to a decrease in muscle mass and slowing of your metabolism, it’s more important than ever to limit processed foods and focus on eating a clean diet .[draxe.com]
(abnormal hair growth in women) Facial hirsutism is very common in post-menopausal women not on HRT Alopecia ( hair loss from areas where it is normally present) Approximately[dermnetnz.org]
Prolactinoma
In women of reproductive age, the symptoms are typically oligomenorrhea or secondary amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and sterility, followed by decreased libido, dry vaginal mucosa[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This 33-year-old woman was admitted to the internal medicine outpatient clinic for irregular menses, obesity, hirsutism and infertility, and hyperprolactinemia.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
muscle mass Decreased facial and body hair If you develop signs or symptoms associated with prolactinoma and/or hyperprolactinemia, make an appointment to see your doctor[medstarwashington.org]
Virilization
A 33-year-old woman presented to an endocrinology clinic with a 5-year history of secondary amenorrhea. 2 years before presentation, she had noticed progressively worsening[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
How is the hirsutism of PCOS treated? Why?[quizlet.com]
Signs of virilization might include: Deepening voice Balding Acne Decreased breast size Increased muscle mass Enlargement of the clitoris Causes At puberty, a girl's ovaries[mayoclinic.org]
Anorexia Nervosa
Endocrine symptoms in anorexia nervosa include hypothermia (feeling cold), delayed onset of menses or secondary amenorrhea, and osteopenia progressing to osteoporosis. 11,[aafp.org]
Common physical findings include bradycardia, low BP, hypothermia, lanugo hair or slight hirsutism, and edema. Body fat is greatly reduced.[msdmanuals.com]
The continuous downward spiraling of weight loss then causes secondary amenorrhea and loss of secondary sexual characteristics, further worsening weight loss.[emedicine.medscape.com]
Pituitary Neoplasm
Further changes in the voice, and hirsutism, confirm the diagnosis.[emedicine.medscape.com]
Some of the associated clinical features in adults patients with growth hormone deficiency include increase in fatty tissue, decrease in muscle mass, decrease in strength[my.clevelandclinic.org]
The classic presentation is one of rapid weight gain with striae, hypertension, growth failure, and pubertal failure or arrest, with hirsutism and premature pubarche in prepubertal[academic.oup.com]
Acquired Adrenogenital Syndrome
True hirsutism is distinct from hypertrichosis, which is simply an excessive feminine hair growth.[link.springer.com]
muscle mass proximal limb weakness hyperglycemia osteoperosis why is there decreased muscle mass in cushing's syndrome atrophy of type 2 muscle fibers from hypercortisolism[quizlet.com]
Treatment of a hirsutism presents certain difficulties and is directed to decrease in synthesis of androgens, increase in products of the protein connecting androgens, decrease[en.medicalmed.de]
Secondary Amenorrhea
Abstract Secondary amenorrhea is usually the primary purpose for which manufacturers of new progestogens seek FDA approval.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] e.g., eating disorder, excessive exercise, hyperandrogenism, visual defects, vaginal dryness, and hot flashes physical examination e.g., body mass index, acne, hirsutism,[step2.medbullets.com]
General examination focuses on evidence of virilization, including hirsutism, temporal balding, acne, voice deepening, increased muscle mass, clitoromegaly (clitoral enlargement[merckmanuals.com]
Hyperprolactinemia
Frequency United States This condition occurs in less than 1% of the general population and in 5-14% of patients presenting with secondary amenorrhea. [3] Approximately 75%[emedicine.com]
She denies hirsutism and acne but admits to thin milky nipple discharge upon squeezing (but not spontaneous).[mdedge.com]
In men: impotence, infertility, decreased libido and, rarely, enlarged breasts (gynecomastia) and galactorrhea, decreased muscle mass and reduced body hair.[healthcommunities.com]
Primary Amenorrhea
Secondary amenorrhea Pregnancy is an obvious cause of amenorrhea and is the most common reason for secondary amenorrhea.[medicinenet.com]
Hirsutism and clitoromegaly were present. Ultrasound examination showed polycystic appearance of the ovary.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
General examination focuses on evidence of virilization, including hirsutism, temporal balding, acne, voice deepening, increased muscle mass, clitoromegaly (clitoral enlargement[merckmanuals.com]
Chronic Alcoholism
ENDOCRINE – Cirrhosis leading to gynecomastia and testicular atrophy, amenorrhea/infertility. Alcohol can also cause hypoglycemia in alcoholics.[errolozdalga.com]
Porphyria cutanea tarda Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) results in photosensitivity, skin fragility, blistering, erosions, crusts, milia, scleroderma and increased hair growth ( hypertrichosis[dermnetnz.org]
Low body temperature Muscle weakness and atrophy ( loss of tissue mass ) Problems with walk (gait) and coordination The person may appear poorly nourished.[medlineplus.gov]