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Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

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

A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

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

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.

About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.

Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.

Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.

Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a higher risk of heart problems due to abnormal nervous system control of their heart and blood pressure.