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

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.

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

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

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

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

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

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

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

The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.

Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

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

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.

New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.