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Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

The conclusion is that PCOS is a common cause of hirsutism in young obese women, and early treatment is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.

PCOS and related metabolic issues often run in families.

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Metformin helps improve menstrual irregularities and some hormone levels in PCOS patients, but not symptoms like excess hair, acne, or hair loss.

Nutrease powder, a high-protein, low-carb supplement, can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, regulate periods, improve ovulation, and restore fertility.

Skin changes in women with PCOS are mainly due to hormonal imbalances.

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.

Women with acne and PCOS should be checked for insulin resistance and related symptoms.

Women with PCOS are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and related health issues.

Women with hair thinning have disrupted steroid hormone levels, but this doesn't often show as other health issues. More research is needed on hormone balance in this condition.

Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.

Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.

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

Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.

The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.

Possible endocrine disorders caused woman's hair loss and obesity in painting.

Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.