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Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.

PCOS is a common and costly condition in North American women, causing various health issues like obesity, diabetes, and fertility problems.

Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.

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

Methotrexate is a promising and safe treatment for severe alopecia areata, with better results when combined with corticosteroids.

There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.

The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.

The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS in teenagers is difficult, and the focus is on lifestyle changes and medication to improve health and prevent future issues.

Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.

PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.