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The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.

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

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

PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.

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

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.

About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.

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.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.

A specific gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Lower vaspin levels in the blood may indicate a better response to fertility treatment in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.

A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.

PCOS treatment should address both symptoms and metabolic risks, starting with lifestyle changes and possibly including medication.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.

All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.