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The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Most dogs with alopecia had higher than normal levels of certain hormones, but hair loss might not always be linked to these hormone changes.

High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.

Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

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

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.