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Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

Higher testosterone and DHT levels are not linked to urinary symptoms in men.

Some autistic children may have higher levels of male hormones, which could be linked to aggression.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Women with acne often have higher levels of male hormones and are more likely to be overweight, both of which can make acne worse.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.

A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

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

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

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

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.