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High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.

Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.

Women with acne may have a higher chance of having PCOS, which can lead to other health problems.

PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.

Treating hair loss in PCOS involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and possibly hair care strategies.

Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Women with PCOS and androgenic alopecia have different triglyceride metabolism compared to those without hair loss.

PCOS causes menstrual issues, infertility, and long-term health risks.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.

Taking metformin with intense pulsed light therapy improves hair removal for women with PCOS.

Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.

PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.

Women with PCOS have higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and endometrial cancer.

Metformin helps induce ovulation in obese women with PCOS, but weight loss is still the main treatment.

Insulin resistance plays a key role in PCOS, and lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medications like metformin can help manage it.

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

PCOS understanding and treatment are advancing, requiring continuous updates for better patient management.

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.

Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.

Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.

Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.

PCOS symptoms can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.

Antiandrogens are used to manage polycystic ovary syndrome by reducing androgen levels or controlling their effects, often combined with lifestyle changes and other treatments.

Ankle braces reduce motion, while external focus improves hip and knee movements.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

PCOS may increase the risk of certain cancers.

PCOS is a hereditary disorder that can lead to diabetes and heart disease if not treated early.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.