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Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
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Women with PCOS are at higher risk for gum disease, and managing shared risk factors can help both conditions.
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Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
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