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Traditional Chinese medicinal foods may help manage long-term post-COVID symptoms.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is common in overweight urban college girls and may increase the risk of heart and metabolic problems.

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

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

Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.

Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.

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

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.