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Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.

Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.

Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.

Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.

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

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.

Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.

Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

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

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.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.