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Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.

Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.

Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.

Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.