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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.

The study found no significant link between Helicobacter pylori infection and polycystic ovary syndrome in young females.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

Women with PCOS have thicker parafoveal areas in their retinas, but their macular blood vessel density is normal.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.

Teens with PCOS and a mom with PCOS have higher insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which could signal early metabolic problems.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.

Repeated dyeing and shampooing cause hair color loss and damage.

About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.

About 3% of high school girls aged 14-18 in Isfahan, Iran, have polycystic ovary syndrome.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

The study found a significant link between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.

Managing diabetes can lead to eating disorders, and eating disorders can make diabetes harder to control.

Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.

Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is effective for increasing ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS who didn't respond to clomiphene.

Dermatologists can help diagnose endocrine disorders like PCOS and metabolic syndrome by looking at skin symptoms.