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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common but often undiagnosed disorder in women that can cause irregular periods, infertility, and other symptoms, and can be managed with lifestyle changes, medication, and sometimes surgery.

PCOS treatment should address both symptoms and metabolic risks, starting with lifestyle changes and possibly including medication.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.

Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

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

Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.

The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.

Early detection and comprehensive treatment of PCOS are crucial due to its long-term health impacts and associated risks.

PCOS may increase the risk of certain cancers.

Anticoagulant therapy may cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping the medication can lead to hair regrowth.

The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.

The patient accepted her hair loss and adapted by wearing a wig and tattooing her eyebrows.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

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

Cyproterone Acetate effectively treats androgen-related conditions and is used in prostate cancer therapy and hormone therapy for transgender women.

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.