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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common in women with conditions like anovulation, hirsutism, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes, and it can lead to health risks like heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, and depression. Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is also discussed.

Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.

Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.

Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

About 19.4% of Iranian women in the study have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the most common type involving irregular periods and high male hormone levels, but their heart and metabolic health is similar to women without the condition.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.

PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.

Proper nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve overall health.

There are many ways to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, including lifestyle changes, surgery, and various medications, but more research is needed for better treatments.

Women with PCOS have higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and endometrial cancer.

Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Ustekinumab significantly improved sexual function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.

Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.