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Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

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.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

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

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.

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

A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

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

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

Lifestyle changes and weight loss are key for treating PCOS-related metabolic issues and infertility, with various medications available for specific symptoms.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.

People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

The document suggests a new model for evaluating public research that better captures the full value of knowledge creation and use, using PCOS research as an example.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

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

Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.