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The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.

Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have sleep apnea, mainly if they are obese.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.