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Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

A model using hormone levels, cycle length, and BMI can help identify PCOS in Chinese women but isn't for screening teens.

A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolism, behavior, and reproduction in obese rats with PCOS.

PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.

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).

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

Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.

Some antidepressants can cause emotional numbness and other unusual side effects.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.

The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.

PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.

Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.

The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

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

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

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

Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

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.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.