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

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

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.

Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.

Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

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.

Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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

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.

Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.