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PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

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.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

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

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

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

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

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.

Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.

Most women with too much androgens have PCOS, which can be managed with birth control pills, medication for hair growth, and fertility treatments, and losing weight helps too.

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Calculated testosterone values are reliable for assessing hyperandrogenemia in women, making direct measurement unnecessary.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.