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High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

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

Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.

Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.

The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.

People with reproductive, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes can experience voice changes, but more research is needed to understand this better.

The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.

Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.

Female pattern hair loss severity is linked to physical signs of high androgens, not blood hormone levels.

Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.

Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

Some women with PCOS have rare genetic variants linked to the condition.

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

Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.

Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.