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High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Hirsutism in women often indicates health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic measures.

Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.

Girls conceived via assisted reproductive technologies show early puberty signs and larger ovaries.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Antiandrogen treatments can help with various women's health issues but often require ongoing use.

Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.

Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

The nafarelin test can reliably distinguish between gonadotropin deficiency and delayed puberty in teenage boys.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Mild thyroid issues don't affect the metabolism and hormones of women with PCOS.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.