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PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

The FG score is better at detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients than testosterone levels or FAI, but testosterone is the recommended test for diagnosis.

All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.

Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.

The conclusion is that hirsutism in women can be managed with hair removal techniques, medications, and topical treatments.

Intense Pulsed Light is an effective and safe hair removal method for people with excessive hair growth.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.

Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Spironolactone plus finasteride works better for treating hirsutism.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

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

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.