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Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.

Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

Hyperthyroidism can hide signs of high androgen levels in females.

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

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

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

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

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

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

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

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

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

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

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.