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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Off-pump heart surgery reduces complications without affecting survival rates compared to on-pump surgery.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

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.

Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.

Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.

Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.

The virus was not found in the semen and urine of a man who tested positive for COVID-19.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.