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PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.

Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.

The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.

The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.

PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like excess hair, acne, irregular periods, and fertility issues.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and need specific interventions to improve it.

The article concludes that better diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are needed to improve women's health and prevent related diseases.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

White hirsute women with PCOS have higher insulin resistance, but similar nitric oxide and fibrinogen levels compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism.

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.

Ustekinumab significantly improved sexual function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.

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

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

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

A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.

After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.