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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.

Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.

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.

Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

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

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

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

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.

Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

Eating fewer calories, less sugar and refined carbs, and more low-glycemic and omega-3 rich foods can help manage PCOS symptoms.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.

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.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

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

Balding men, especially young ones, may have higher risk of heart issues and diabetes; check cholesterol levels.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.

Minoxidil use in children may cause heart issues.

The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.