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

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

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

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

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

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

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

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

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.

Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.

Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Myo-inositol may be more effective than metformin for inducing ovulation in women with PCOS.

Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.