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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.

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.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

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

Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.

Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common but often undiagnosed disorder in women that can cause irregular periods, infertility, and other symptoms, and can be managed with lifestyle changes, medication, and sometimes surgery.

Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.

All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.

Topical cetirizine 1% increases hair density and may be a promising treatment for hair loss.

Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves drugs that either quickly relieve symptoms or reduce prostate size, with a combination offering more benefits but more side effects.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Finasteride interacts with terazosin, but not doxazosin; caution needed.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.

New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.

Compound 7b is a promising candidate for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.

Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a major concern, but various treatments show promise in preventing and reversing it.