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Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.

PCOS may increase the risk of certain cancers.

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

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women, linked to increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Skin symptoms like fragile skin and easy bruising can indicate Cushing's syndrome, which requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health issues.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.

New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.

Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.

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.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

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

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.

Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.

Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.