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Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.

Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

Eating certain seeds may help reduce symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.

PCOS treatment should address both symptoms and metabolic risks, starting with lifestyle changes and possibly including medication.

Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.

The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.

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.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

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

Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

The shape and size of the placenta may help predict future health risks for both mother and child.

Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.

Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.

Babies were mostly born healthy from fathers who took finasteride, but some pregnancies ended early; more research is needed.

Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.

Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.

Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.

Certain gene variations in AKT2 are more common in women with PCOS and are linked to higher levels of specific hormones and symptoms.

Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.