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Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

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

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

Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.

Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.

Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.

The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

High levels of androgens during early development may cause PCOS-like symptoms.

Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.

Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

The document concludes that managing PCOS effectively requires considering ethnic differences, obesity's impact, and ethical concerns in treatment approaches.

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.