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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.

Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.

Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.

High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.

Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.

Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.

Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.

New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.

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.

Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.

Orlistat helped reduce weight and testosterone in obese women with PCOS but did not significantly affect other androgens or cholesterol levels.

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

The document suggests that there might be an autoimmune link between polycystic ovary syndrome and Graves' disease.

A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.

A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.

Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.

A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.

Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.

Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.

Low-dose radiation therapy may improve brain function in some Alzheimer's patients and is generally well-tolerated.

Teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease commonly causes fatigue, brittle nails, dry eyes, hair loss, muscle spasms, and dry mouth, with rare serious events like blood clots.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.

Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.

Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.

Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.

Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.