What should be done if a woman has excessive secretion of male hormones?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hyperandrogenism, a condition characterized by excessively high androgen levels and overly active androgens, is known as hyperandrogenemia. Typical symptoms include hirsutism, menstrual disorders, and infertility. In some women with hyperandrogenemia due to specific reasons, treatment primarily involves medication and surgical intervention for hyperandrogenemia.
(1) Medication treatment: The goal is to inhibit androgen production or block androgen effects, control weight, and remove hirsutism.
(2) Surgical treatment: When medication is ineffective and there is no desire for further fertility, women with excessive androgens originating from the ovaries may undergo bilateral oophorectomy. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients who wish to conceive can undergo electrocautery or laser ablation of the polycystic ovaries under laparoscopy to reduce androgen levels and promote ovulation.