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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of women, is often linked to obesity and family history, and can cause irregular periods, fertility issues, and other symptoms. It's usually managed with lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medication.

Obesity is common in PCOS patients and early treatment is important for their heart and metabolic health.

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause chronic inflammation, mental health issues, and changes in gut bacteria, but a holistic lifestyle change can significantly improve these conditions.

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

Some women with PCOS have rare genetic variants linked to the condition.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.

PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.

Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS linked to metabolic issues, while acne is not a reliable marker of the condition.

Women with PCOS often have more hair growth, skin darkening, and acne, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic issues.

Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS and suggest the need for further tests for related health issues.

Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.

Phytotherapeutic compounds and supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

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.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.