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Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.

Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.

Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.

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

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

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.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.

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

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.

Topical eye β-blockers may cause hair loss.

Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.

Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.

Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.

PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.

Different levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in women of different ages.

PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.