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Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.

Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.

Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.

About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to various health issues and requires comprehensive management.

Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

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

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to serious health problems.

Many children and teens referred to gender services receive hormone treatments, but more research is needed on their long-term care and outcomes.

Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.

Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.

PCOS affects nearly 25% of female medical and dental students, impacting their academic and social lives.