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The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

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

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.

Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.

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

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.