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Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Evening primrose oil significantly improves hormone levels and reduces BMI and cholesterol in women with PCOS.

After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

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

Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.

Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Hair follicle hyperplasia is common in both benign and malignant skin lymphoproliferative disorders, with a proposed new term "pseudolymphomatous adnexitis."

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

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

Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.

Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Aquaporins could be new drug targets for treating polycystic ovary syndrome.

Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.