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Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.

Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.