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Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

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

Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

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

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

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

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

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

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

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

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.