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Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.

Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Higher cortisol levels are linked to poor coping, while higher DHEA levels are linked to job confidence.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.

Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.

Monkeys with hair loss during pregnancy showed higher stress hormone levels and invested differently in their offspring.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.