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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.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

The guidelines suggest lifestyle changes, diet adjustments, and personalized medication to manage dyslipidemia and reduce heart disease risk.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.

Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.

High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.

Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

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

Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.

Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.

Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.

Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.

A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.

Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.