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STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

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

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.

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.

Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.

No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.

Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

PCOS is a common condition in women that can lead to infertility and other health issues, and it's diagnosed by specific criteria with various treatment options available.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

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.

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS and can indicate the number of small follicles in their ovaries.

Adults can develop late-onset loose anagen syndrome, which may often be misdiagnosed.

People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.

Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.

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

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.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.