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Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.

Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.

Ethnic Indian women with PCOS often have early symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and need better information and support for treatment and lifestyle management.

Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.

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

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.

Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

PSA could be a marker for hyperandrogenism in women, but more research is needed.

Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.

Evening primrose oil significantly improves hormone levels and reduces BMI and cholesterol in women with PCOS.

Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.

Eating raw cheonggukjang improves scalp hair in middle-aged women.

FFA in young women is often missed, and no single treatment works best.

Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.

Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.

PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.