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Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.

Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.

Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

Cognitive behavioral strategies help women with PCOS make lifestyle changes to improve their health.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.

Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.