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Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.

Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.

Metformin reduces certain hormone levels in men with early-onset hair loss.

Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.

Men with male pattern baldness may not have different hormone levels, but their hair follicles are likely more sensitive to hormones.

Men's hair loss is not linked to their sex hormone levels, except for lower DHEAS in those with hair loss.

Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.

Removing certain brain receptors in mice worsens seizure severity and response to treatment during hormone withdrawal.

Increasing sleep by 41 minutes daily for a month showed no significant changes in metabolism or hormone levels in healthy women.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Goat skin adapts to seasonal changes through genes that respond to daylight length, affecting hormone levels and potentially making skin cells light-sensitive.

Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

The study developed methods to measure biomarkers in mice and found differences in hormone levels linked to gut microbiota diversity and stress response.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.

The new rodent model successfully mimics non-lean human PCOS symptoms.

DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.

Levothyroxine is less effective in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness.

Men with lower 2nd to 4th finger ratios tend to have larger sinus volumes.

Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.