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Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.

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

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

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

Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.

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

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.

Women with PCOS are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and related health issues.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.

Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.

The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.