Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.

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

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.

Parents often claim to use more home safety measures than they actually do.

Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.

Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism are linked to fertility issues and can worsen symptoms of PCOS.

Common hair loss can be diagnosed with a physical exam and sometimes a hair test or skin biopsy, and treated with medication or surgery, with ongoing treatment needed to keep results.

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Imaging helps detect adrenal gland issues and monitor treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and can identify tumors affecting fertility.

A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.

Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

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

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.