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Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

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

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

Reversing female hair loss.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.

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

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

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

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.