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High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.

A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.

Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes like exercise and weight control.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.

Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.

Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.

Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.

Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.

Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.

Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.

Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.