Hyperandrogenism

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Overview
Many patients with hyperandrogenism have one of three syndromes:
 * Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
 * Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
 * Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency

General appearance

 * 1) Muscular male body habitus (e.g. shoulder girdle)
 * 2) Android Obesity

Miscellaneous Changes

 * 1) Deepening of voice
 * 2) Clitorimegaly
 * 3) Increased Libido

Menstrual irregularity

 * 1) Amenorrhea
 * 2) Infertility

Endocrine changes

 * 1) Hypertension
 * 2) Hyperlipidemia
 * 3) Glucose Intolerance

Skin changes

 * 1) Hirsutism involving face, chin, chest and perineum
 * 2) Alopecia
 * 3) Vertex or crown Hair Loss
 * 4) Bitemporal Hair Loss may also occur
 * 5) Acanthosis Nigricans (HAIR-AN Syndrome)
 * 6) Oily skin
 * 7) Acne Vulgaris
 * 8) Male sweat changes (malodorous perspiration)