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PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Treatment of acromegaly can improve women's reproductive health issues caused by hormonal imbalances or tumors.

Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

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

Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.

Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.

Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.

Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

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

Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.