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Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Women with PCOS had higher SRAGE levels, possibly linked to BMI, not PCOS.

Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.

Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.

Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

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

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.