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Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

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

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

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.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

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

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.

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.

TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.

Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.

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

Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.

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

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.

Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.