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Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Many young Australian women think they have PCOS, but only a few are diagnosed correctly, causing unnecessary worry.

Family members of North Indian women with PCOS have a high rate of metabolic syndrome.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.

Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.

Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.

Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.

High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.

Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.

The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.

Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.

Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.

The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.