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Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.

Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.

The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.

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

The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

Family members of North Indian women with PCOS have a high rate of metabolic syndrome.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.

Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.

Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

The research suggests that the ZP4 gene is linked to egg development in women with PCOS but requires more study to understand its role in infertility.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

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

Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.

Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.

Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.

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

CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.

Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.

The article concludes that global standardization in PCOS research is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding of the condition.

Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.