Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.

Combination therapy significantly reduces testosterone and moderately reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.

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

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

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

Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.

The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.

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

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

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.

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

About 8.5% of women in Salvador, Brazil, have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.