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The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.

PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.

Spironolactone may cause increased brain pressure in some patients.

PCOS affects many women, causing menstrual issues and infertility, but can be managed with lifestyle changes, medications, and possibly herbal treatments.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

PCOS is a complex condition that can lead to serious health issues, but early diagnosis and treatment can reduce these risks.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.

Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.

Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.

PCOS is a common condition in women that can lead to infertility and other health issues, and it's diagnosed by specific criteria with various treatment options available.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing infertility and menstrual problems, often linked to obesity and can lead to acne, treated with hormonal and insulin-sensitizing medications.

Male hormones may make COVID-19 worse, while substances that block these hormones could lessen symptoms.

No clear link between androgenetic alopecia and COVID-19 was found.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have a higher chance of getting depressed.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.

Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.