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

Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.

The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.

Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

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

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

The main causes of hirsutism in Jordanian women are PCOS and idiopathic hirsutism.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

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

Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Women with PCOS have worse physical health but similar mental health compared to those without PCOS.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) show higher levels of hope, judgement, perspective, and transcendence, and could benefit from positive psychology therapy.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.