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PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

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

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.

PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.

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.

About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.

Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.

About 3% of high school girls aged 14-18 in Isfahan, Iran, have polycystic ovary syndrome.

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.

Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.

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.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.

More research is needed before using brown fat to treat polycystic ovary syndrome.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.

Young men with early hair loss have slightly worse blood sugar and fat levels, suggesting possible health risks and need for monitoring.

High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.

Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.

Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.