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research Summary of the Recommendations on Sexual Dysfunctions in Women
Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.
![Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/0de0aa51-877f-4b76-b841-00378816c534/small/14367.jpg)
research Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.
research Management of Endocrine Disease: Hyperandrogenism After Menopause
Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.
![Changes in the PCOS Phenotype with Age](/images/research/f58f78c4-767a-4baa-8f4d-e744d38a197b/small/14485.jpg)
research Changes in the PCOS Phenotype with Age
PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.
![Association of Biochemical Hyperandrogenism with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in Chinese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/5a26d2be-c2d9-4fcd-9124-147027014b42/small/14948.jpg)
research Association of Biochemical Hyperandrogenism with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in Chinese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.
![The Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women](/images/research/87b85635-aad8-481c-88a3-7cabca818c6f/small/15533.jpg)
research The Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
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.
research Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors on Human Osteoblast and Osteoblast-Like Cells: A Possible Androgenic Bone Protective Effect Induced by Exemestane
Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.
![Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Role of CYP Gene Variants: A Review](/images/research/5cca5623-45fb-404b-96fc-c0f46ff57349/small/13434.jpg)
research Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Role of CYP Gene Variants: A Review
Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
![Redefining Hormone Resistance in Prostate Cancer](/images/research/f90e357f-4c51-4ce3-8e36-9ec16830a503/small/14983.jpg)
research Redefining Hormone Resistance in Prostate Cancer
The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
![Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/6903bbbf-847f-4580-9a92-e9ee04e3c331/small/14676.jpg)
research Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
![Relations Between Sex Hormone Levels and Characteristics of Hair and Skin in Healthy Young Men](/images/research/c137ac14-832d-490e-bbc3-1c9d20bf6d24/small/21112.jpg)
research Relations Between Sex Hormone Levels and Characteristics of Hair and Skin in Healthy Young Men
Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.
![Biological Activity of Novel Progesterone Derivatives Having Bulky Ester Side Chains at C-3](/images/research/9b49fb3d-b396-4872-ad86-c01a0b977e22/small/15097.jpg)
research Biological Activity of Novel Progesterone Derivatives Having Bulky Ester Side Chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
![Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne](/images/research/252a01cb-f869-46b6-9e95-8c8d8d87faf0/small/14913.jpg)
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne
Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
![The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy](/images/research/79170f72-592c-4562-b887-55331c0aa588/small/15254.jpg)
research The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
![Mild Cutaneous Manifestation in Two Young Women with Extraordinary Hyperandrogenemia](/images/research/669d8c42-1cd7-4fde-a21f-97e958a363ed/small/32632.jpg)
research Mild Cutaneous Manifestation in Two Young Women with Extraordinary Hyperandrogenemia
Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
![Androgens and Women's Health](/images/research/0b4b75ad-8cb1-4c7b-b947-219481c9a1f1/small/15573.jpg)
research Androgens and Women's Health
Excessive androgen in women can cause acne, hair growth, baldness, and PCOS, often treatable with medication.
![Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase](/images/research/d19df8a7-8de6-4430-8a0d-4ffa1f502985/small/15608.jpg)
research Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase
New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
![The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women](/images/research/34f1a78c-5bec-43fe-870b-32f2aa8e16ef/small/28124.jpg)
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
![Effect of Flutamide and Two Novel Synthetic Steroids on GABA, Glutamine, and Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat Brain and Prostate](/images/research/25f211a3-5e72-41d3-81d4-4a6f4690df72/small/14795.jpg)
research Effect of Flutamide and Two Novel Synthetic Steroids on GABA, Glutamine, and Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat Brain and Prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
![Effect of Carbamates on mRNA Encoding Lipid Enzymes in Hamster Flank Organs](/images/research/7fda0e28-5773-4e5b-b31b-8bdc6d217259/small/14420.jpg)
research Effect of Carbamates on mRNA Encoding Lipid Enzymes in Hamster Flank Organs
Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
![Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris](/images/research/b06eb2a1-799d-4654-9c34-db8a70ae5246/small/14748.jpg)
research Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
![Table 1](/images/research/caf07714-3026-4cbf-840d-fa32775e5ae1/small/12041.jpg)
research Table 1
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
research The Effect of Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Combination on Hyperandrogenic and Other Symptoms in PCOS
The hormonal contraceptive combination effectively reduces androgen excess and improves PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss, and menstrual issues.
![The Influence of Non-Esterified Fatty Acids on Ovarian Androgen Production in IVF – Preliminary Results](/images/research/e32630a0-8a68-41e8-9727-b6bfcf0c9bc2/small/14571.jpg)
research The Influence of Non-Esterified Fatty Acids on Ovarian Androgen Production in IVF – Preliminary Results
High levels of fatty acids are linked to increased androgen production and inflammation in women with PCOS, which may affect IVF outcomes.
research Original Article: Study on the Expression of Androgen Receptors and Estrogen Receptors in Bald and Non-Bald Areas of Male Pattern Baldness Patients
Higher androgen receptor levels in bald areas may cause hair loss, while estrogen receptors have less impact.
![Biology of Human Hair Growth and Common Baldness](/images/research/0c925083-045b-48bf-996d-dd188319679d/small/15572.jpg)
research Biology of Human Hair Growth and Common Baldness
The document suggests that male hormones likely affect hair growth and baldness, and future treatments might involve stem cells and androgen-independent cells.
![Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands](/images/research/ca574fcf-c40b-4c77-93f5-8910e3339e98/small/31133.jpg)
research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
![Insulin Sensitivity, Androgens, and Isotretinoin Therapy in Women with Severe Acne](/images/research/15720165-8550-47bf-836f-89102ef3215f/small/14448.jpg)
research Insulin Sensitivity, Androgens, and Isotretinoin Therapy in Women with Severe Acne
Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.
research The Current and Emerging Role of Statins in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Evidence to Date
Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.