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Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with PCOS, which is also an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

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

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.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

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

The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.

Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.

New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

Sons of mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of obesity and insulin resistance, possibly due to certain genes and factors passed down from their mothers.

Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.

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

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.

Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.

Cirrhosis affects quality of life with various symptoms, requiring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach for management.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.

Higher fluoride levels may delay puberty in boys.