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Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.

Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

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

A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.

Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.

Women with PCOS face many health risks, but exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can help.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

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

Neurokinin B levels are higher in the placentas of women with PCOS who have female babies.

Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.

Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.

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

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.