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Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.

Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher chance of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.

Higher testosterone and DHT levels are linked to hair loss in men, but not to prostate cancer risk.

Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.

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

PCOS phenotypes A and B are more common and linked to higher health risks in women from the Ecuadorian Andes.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Hormonal imbalances are important in the development of male pattern baldness.

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.

Hispanic women with PCOS are more likely to have liver diseases like NAFLD and NASH.

Finasteride helps reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms in females.

The symptoms described align more with Haberland syndrome, not Delleman-Oorthuys syndrome.

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

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.