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The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.

The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.

Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.

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 article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.

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.

Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.

PCOS is common among Chinese women of reproductive age and linked to serious metabolic and reproductive issues, especially in obese women.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

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

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

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.

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

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.