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Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.

The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.

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

Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.

Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.

Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.

Cyproterone acetate with estradiol improved women's self-confidence and emotional well-being without a difference between oral or transdermal methods, but younger women preferred the oral method.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.

Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.

Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.

Antiandrogens help manage PCOS symptoms but need careful monitoring.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of women, is often linked to obesity and family history, and can cause irregular periods, fertility issues, and other symptoms. It's usually managed with lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medication.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

The 2018 guideline for PCOS suggests new diagnostic criteria and treatments, but recognizes the need for more research.

Blocking JAK-STAT signaling can lead to hair growth.

Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.

Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that metformin is a first-line treatment for PCOS, particularly for restoring ovulation and increasing pregnancy rates, with other treatments depending on specific symptoms.

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

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.

PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.