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

High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.

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

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Resveratrol improved hormone levels, menstrual cycles, hair loss, and ovarian function in PCOS patients.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.

Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

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

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

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

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

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.

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.

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

Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.