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PCOS is common among Chinese women of reproductive age and linked to serious metabolic and reproductive issues, especially in obese women.

The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.

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

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.

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

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

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

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

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

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

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

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.

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

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.