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PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.

The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

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

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.

The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Pregnant women's hair gets thicker.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.

Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.

Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.

Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.

Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.

Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.

Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.