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New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Lipid Accumulation Product and Free Androgens Index are effective for assessing fatty liver disease risk in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.

The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.

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

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

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

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

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.