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Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.

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

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

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

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.

Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.

Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.

PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.

Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.

Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.

Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.