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Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.

Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

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

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

The book is a valuable resource for understanding hair and scalp problems but could be updated with more information on certain conditions.

Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.

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

A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.

The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.

Topical imiquimod use for treating a cervical lesion might cause delayed hair loss.