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Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

ADAM17 could be a potential target for treating PCOS.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can prevent complications and improve symptoms.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.

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

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Primary care for PCOS focuses on lifestyle changes, medication based on symptoms, and mental health, with diabetes screening and specialist referral for severe cases.

Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

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

The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.

Women with PCOS have higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and endometrial cancer.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.

PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.

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

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.