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Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.

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

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

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

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

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.

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.

South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.

Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

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

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.

The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.

Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.