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The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease and worse metabolic health.

Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

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.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

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

Cognitive behavioral strategies help women with PCOS make lifestyle changes to improve their health.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.

Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

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.