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Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

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

Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

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

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.

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.

Fat tissue-derived cells show promise for repairing body tissues, but more research and regulation are needed for safe use.

About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

The ginseng market has potential for growth and needs new products and better marketing.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.