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Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.

Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

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

Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.

A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

PCOS patients, especially obese ones, often lack vitamin D and may need supplements and lifestyle changes.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Spironolactone plus finasteride works better for treating hirsutism.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Ayurvedic treatment helped reduce PCOS symptoms in a 19-year-old girl.

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.