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

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.

Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The engineered yeast strain BLYAS can quickly and sensitively detect androgenic chemicals.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.

Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

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.

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

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

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for long-term hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.

Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.

Finasteride treatment slows down hair loss, boosts hair growth, and may increase hair thickness or length, but it can cause side effects like decreased libido and depression in less than 1% of people.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

Biopsy can differentiate between alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, and if more information is needed, testing for CD3 and CD8 can help.

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

Watching, not removing, skin growths with moderate atypia and positive edges is okay; patients may get melanoma elsewhere, especially if they've had it before.