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Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.

The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.

Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.

The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.

AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.

Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.