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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.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.

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

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

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.

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.

A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.

PCOS is a common condition in women that causes various symptoms and health issues, treatable with lifestyle changes and medication.

Vascular patterns in dermoscopy help tell apart malignant and benign skin tumors.

The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.

Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.

South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.

Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.

The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.

A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.