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The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

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

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

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

Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.

Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.

A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.

Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.

Androstenedione is better than testosterone for diagnosing PCOS in Indian women.

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