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The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Free Testosterone Index, bioavailable testosterone, and androstenedione are the most accurate for diagnosing excess male hormones in PCOS.

Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

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

Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.

Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.

Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.

A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.