Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

TrichoScan is reliable for counting and measuring hair density but may not accurately assess hair types in women with hair loss.

Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.

The birth control combination of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone helps treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.

Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

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.

Eating a high inositol diet significantly improves insulin resistance and hormone levels in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.

Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.

Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.

PCOS affects fertility and is linked to obesity and menstrual irregularities; lifestyle changes are recommended for treatment.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

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

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Combining yoga and certain herbs can effectively manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.

Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.

Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.