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Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

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

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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

Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

Spironolactone plus finasteride works better for treating hirsutism.

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.

Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.

Understanding gender differences and individual patient characteristics is essential for optimal cosmetic surgery outcomes.

No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.

Better hair loss models needed for research.

Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

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.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.