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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.

Young men with early hair loss have slightly worse blood sugar and fat levels, suggesting possible health risks and need for monitoring.

Neem and Zanjabeel are as effective as standard drugs for treating hirsutism in PCOD patients.

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

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.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.

A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.

Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.

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

Gingivitis may increase a hormone linked to ovarian function in women with a certain ovary condition, and treating gum disease could help manage it.

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