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Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.

Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.

Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair growth in both men and women suffering from androgenic alopecia.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.

Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.

Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.

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

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.

Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.

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 often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.

Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk of certain fractures.

Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.

Doctors are preparing to potentially perform uterus transplants in transgender women, considering technical, hormonal, and ethical factors.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.