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

Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.

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

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.

High Lipid Accumulation Product levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Low zinc levels may contribute to hair loss due to increased oxidative DNA damage.

Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.

PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.

Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.

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

Insulin resistance may contribute to hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.

PCOS is often caused by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various health issues and may indicate a risk for future metabolic and cardiovascular problems.

People with androgenic alopecia (AGA) have a higher chance of getting metabolic syndrome.

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.

Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.

Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.

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

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.