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Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

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

Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.

Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

Post-implantation erythema is a red skin condition after medical device implantation that sometimes goes away on its own.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

There are many ways to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, including lifestyle changes, surgery, and various medications, but more research is needed for better treatments.

Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.