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PCOS treatment should address both symptoms and metabolic risks, starting with lifestyle changes and possibly including medication.

More prostate biopsies increase the chance of finding cancers that may not need treatment.

PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.

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

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.

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

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.

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

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

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

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Minoxidil helps hair growth and reduces shedding in women.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

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

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

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.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.