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PCOS is a common condition in women that causes various symptoms and health issues, treatable with lifestyle changes and medication.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.

Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.

Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.

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

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Ashwagandha root improved symptoms of nonclassic 11-hydroxylase deficiency in an elderly woman.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.