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Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with PCOS, which is also an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.

Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

The 2018 guideline for PCOS suggests new diagnostic criteria and treatments, but recognizes the need for more research.

PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.

Minoxidil can help transgender males grow facial hair before starting testosterone therapy.

Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.

A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.

Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.

The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.

Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

The document concludes that more research is needed to create suitable diagnostic criteria and understand PCOS in Korean women, and genetics may allow for personalized treatment.

Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.

Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.

Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.

Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.

Men and women in infertile couples feel using donor sperm may cause more stress and marital issues than using donor eggs.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.