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PCOS is a common condition in women that can lead to infertility and other health issues, and it's diagnosed by specific criteria with various treatment options available.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

A guinea pig with ovarian cysts had a uterine infection and abnormal uterus lining due to a piece of hay inside it.

Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.

The most common skin problems in polycystic ovarian disease are hirsutism and acne, and managing these symptoms is key for treatment.

Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.

Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.

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

Lifestyle changes and weight loss are key for treating PCOS-related metabolic issues and infertility, with various medications available for specific symptoms.

Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.

Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.

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

Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.

Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.

Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.

PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.

A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.

Female pattern hair loss is common in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.

Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.

Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.

Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.