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Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Insulin resistance plays a key role in PCOS, and lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medications like metformin can help manage it.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

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.

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.

Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.

A 15-year-old female labrador had a large ovarian tumor removed.

150 kHz Electromagnetic Radiation seems to reduce the number and size of ovarian cysts in rats with PCOS, with minimal changes in developing follicles.

High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.

Mild thyroid issues don't affect the metabolism and hormones of women with PCOS.

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

The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.

Three to five ovarian punctures are best for improving fertility in women with PCOS without harming the ovaries.

Hair growth issues can be linked to genetics, diseases, or medications, and new treatments are being developed.

Lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments can improve PCOS symptoms and prevent complications.

Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.

Using GnRHa agonists helps diagnose and treat ovarian hyperthecosis when surgery isn't possible.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

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

Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.

Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.

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

Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.

The issue covers reproductive health topics like cancer markers, incontinence treatments, and the impact of pre-term birth.