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The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

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

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

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

Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.

Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

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

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.

The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Iranian veterans exposed to sulfur mustard suffer from long-term skin itching and eye damage, with some risk of skin cancer and ongoing management challenges.

To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

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

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

Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Fulvestrant is a well-tolerated new treatment for advanced breast cancer that may delay chemotherapy.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.

Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.