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After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.

Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.

Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.

The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

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.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.

Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.

The paper suggests that hair loss might be caused by skull growth, not just DHT's effect on hair follicles, and calls for more research.

The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.

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.

Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.

Myo-inositol-based treatments greatly improve pregnancy chances for women with PCOS.

Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Ayurvedic treatment can effectively manage PCOS and its symptoms.