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Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.

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

Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.

Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.

Hormonal changes and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are major causes of adult acne in women, with varying prevalence among different ethnicities.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

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

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to various health issues and requires comprehensive management.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.

PCOS treatment should address both symptoms and metabolic risks, starting with lifestyle changes and possibly including medication.

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.