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Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

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.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.