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Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

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.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

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

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

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.

PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

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

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

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.

A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.

Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.

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.

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

High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.

Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.

Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.

Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, family history, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.

Women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut compared to those without PCOS.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.