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

The document concludes that early and personalized treatment for PCOS in adolescents is crucial to manage symptoms and prevent long-term health issues.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.

Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

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

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

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.

Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

Young women with PCOS and no other heart risk factors have normal heart function.

Free Testosterone Index, bioavailable testosterone, and androstenedione are the most accurate for diagnosing excess male hormones in PCOS.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder causing irregular periods and increased hair growth, linked to insulin resistance and long-term health issues.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Myo-inositol may be more effective than metformin for inducing ovulation in women with PCOS.