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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.

Women are more likely to have long-term post-COVID symptoms than men.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

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

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.