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Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

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

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.

Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.

Primary care for PCOS focuses on lifestyle changes, medication based on symptoms, and mental health, with diabetes screening and specialist referral for severe cases.

Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.

Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.

Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.