What to do about high androgens in adolescent girls

High androgens in adolescent females are recommended to seek prompt medical attention to identify the cause and then treat the cause. It may be caused by the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome or adrenal disease. 1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): manifested by hirsuteness, acne, abnormal menstruation, etc., often accompanied by insulin resistance and obesity. For polycystic ovary syndrome caused by high androgen secretion, you can follow the doctor’s instructions by supplementing estrogen and progesterone to effectively regulate the hormone balance. When taking the drug, you need to pay attention to nausea, headache, breast swelling and pain, dizziness and other adverse reactions. 2. Adrenal disease: adrenal cortex reticular band secretes sex hormones, adrenal tumors can lead to increased secretion of androgens, diagnosed patients can take surgical treatment under the guidance of the doctor. Adolescent girls with high androgens should consult a doctor in time to determine the specific cause of the disease, and choose the appropriate medication under the guidance of the doctor and careful treatment.