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Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

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

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

With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.

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.

New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.

Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.

Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.

Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.