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Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.

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

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.

Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

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