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Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.

Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.

Nonobese, normotensive Indian women with PCOS may have a higher risk of heart problems linked to inflammation and insulin resistance.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

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

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.

All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.

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

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

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

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

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.

Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.

Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.

The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.

Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.

Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.

High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.

Men and women in infertile couples feel using donor sperm may cause more stress and marital issues than using donor eggs.

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

About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.

Chromium picolinate was better tolerated than metformin for PCOS with fewer side effects.