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PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.

Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.

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

Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.

About 8.5% of women in Salvador, Brazil, have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

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

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

The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of AMH in their blood and follicles, and this can help predict their risk of overreaction to fertility treatments.

Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.

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

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.

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

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Family members of North Indian women with PCOS have a high rate of metabolic syndrome.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.