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Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

Three to five ovarian punctures are best for improving fertility in women with PCOS without harming the ovaries.

PCOS increases sexual pain distress in infertile women.

PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Checking the chin, thighs, upper lip, or lower abdomen is enough to predict hirsutism.

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

The FG score is better at detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients than testosterone levels or FAI, but testosterone is the recommended test for diagnosis.

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

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.