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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.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.

A new genetic variant in the EEF2K gene may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate is as effective as oral contraceptives for resuming ovulation in women with PCOS.

Genetic risk for PCOS can affect children's growth, metabolism, and development from early life into adulthood.

In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.

The questionnaire is valid and reliable but needs more testing for future predictions.

Agaricus subrufescens improves ovarian function and biochemical health in rats with PCOS.

Autoimmune markers may help diagnose and manage PCOS.

PCOS may be linked to spina bifida in young females.

STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.

PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.

A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.

Alopecia areata in Taiwan has a high disease burden and needs better research and diagnostic criteria.

The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.

Different PCOS subgroups have similar metabolic features, but those without menstrual problems have milder issues.

Lower baseline prolactin levels may lead to better insulin resistance improvement with metformin in PCOS patients.

The conclusion is that a new test was created to find substances that affect specific ion channels, and it works well for drug discovery.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.

A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.

The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.

Metabolic syndrome is common in African populations, needing urgent prevention and treatment.

Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.

A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.