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Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.

Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.

South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.

Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.

Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.

Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.

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.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

The PCOS-specific questionnaire needs more work to fully measure quality of life in clinical trials.

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

High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.

Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.

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

Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.

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.

PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.

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