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

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

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

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.

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.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

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

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

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

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.

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.

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

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

Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.

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

Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.