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

About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.

Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

Eating disorders can cause skin problems that need treating the underlying condition for better health.

Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.

Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.

Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

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

Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.

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

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.