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Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.

Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.

A significant number of Nigerian women struggling with infertility have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the exact percentage varying based on the diagnostic criteria used.

Agaricus subrufescens improves ovarian function and biochemical health in rats with PCOS.

Understanding how different body systems interact can improve how we prevent or treat frailty in aging.

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.

Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.

Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.

Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.

Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Myo-inositol plus α-lactalbumin works better than myo-inositol alone for improving symptoms of PCOS.

Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.

A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.

Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.

Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.