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A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.

Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

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.

Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.

Managing PCOS effectively requires focusing on psychological health, lifestyle changes, and medication.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.

The document concludes that management strategies for PCOS are important due to its common occurrence and associated health risks.

The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.

Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Ovulation disorders are a major cause of infertility and menstrual problems in women.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Effective acne treatment varies by type, with topical and oral medications showing strong evidence, and patient education and support are crucial.

Ovarian drilling surgery is not clearly better than medical treatments for PCOS symptoms.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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

Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.