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Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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

The article concludes that global standardization in PCOS research is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding of the condition.

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

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.

The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

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

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

Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common in women with conditions like anovulation, hirsutism, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes, and it can lead to health risks like heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, and depression. Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is also discussed.

Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.

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

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Orlistat helped reduce weight and testosterone in obese women with PCOS but did not significantly affect other androgens or cholesterol levels.

Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.

Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.

Kids with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels than healthy kids.

New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.

Steroidogenesis inhibitors change but don't stop androgen production in prostate cancer.

Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.

Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.

Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.