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Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

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

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.

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 says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

The study found a significant link between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.

The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

The study concluded that the most common skin problems in women with PCOS are excess hair, acne, oily skin, hair loss, dark skin patches, and skin tags.

Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.

Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.