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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for hirsutism OR polycystic ovarian disease
  1. Polycystic ovary syndrome 
    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman has increased levels of male hormones (androgens). Many problems occur ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000369.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Women's health 
    ... menstrual cycles Irregular menstrual cycles Other vaginal infections Ovarian cysts Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Pelvic pain Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. 17-Ketosteroids urine test 
    ... Cushing syndrome ) Imbalance of sex hormones in females ( polycystic ... disease ) Kidney damage Pituitary gland not making enough of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003460.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Infertility 
    ... to ovulate Being overweight or underweight Older age Ovarian cysts ... Scarring from sexually transmitted infection, abdominal surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001191.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Excessive or unwanted hair in women 
    ... typical of male-pattern hair growth) is called hirsutism. ... often runs in families. A common cause of hirsutism is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007622.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Ovarian overproduction of androgens 
    ... the body's testosterone. Tumors of the ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can both cause too much ... as on the face, chin, and abdomen (called hirsutism) Lack of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) Oily skin These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001165.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Ovarian cysts 
    ... cysts due to hormone-related conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome . ... You may need other treatments if you have polycystic ovary syndrome or another disorder that can cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001504.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Abdominal CT scan 
    ... Kidney infection Kidney stones Kidney or ureter damage Polycystic kidney disease Abnormal results may also be due ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003789.htm - Medical Encyclopedia