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New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Hair transplant using beard hair made acne scars on cheeks less visible with minimal scarring in the donor area.

Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.

Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.

Minoxidil base is preferred for hair loss treatment, but minoxidil sulfate may be an alternative for unresponsive patients.

Current treatments for alopecia areata often fail to achieve and maintain significant hair regrowth.

Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

Teens with PCOS and a mom with PCOS have higher insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which could signal early metabolic problems.

Metabolic syndrome in kids and teens is linked to obesity and increases diabetes and heart disease risk; early lifestyle changes are crucial for management.

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

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.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

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.

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

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.

Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.

Foam corticosteroid covers as well as traditional forms.

Long bean leaf juice significantly promotes hair growth.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

JetPeel-assisted minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.

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

Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.