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PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.

The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.

Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

Women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut compared to those without PCOS.

Some women with PCOS have rare genetic variants linked to the condition.

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

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.

PCOS is a hormonal issue in women that is usually treated with birth control pills, metformin, and lifestyle changes, with early treatment helping to reduce complications and improve life quality.

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

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.

Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.

A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.

A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.

Women with PCOS, especially if they are obese, are more likely to have an underactive thyroid than women without PCOS.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.

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

Ovarian Leydig cell tumors are hard to diagnose with just advanced imaging; expert ultrasound and clinical evaluation are essential.

PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.

Patients with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and early treatment is important to prevent serious issues.

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

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.

The article concludes that global standardization in PCOS research is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding of the condition.