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Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.

Some birth control pills increase young women's risk of blood clots more than others.

Combined oral contraceptives improve skin, hormone levels, and quality of life in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

Higher estrone-to-estradiol ratios are linked to worse glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Intramuscular triamcinolone and pulse therapy with oral predonine are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but better relapse prevention is needed.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.

Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

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

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.

Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

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.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.