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Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.

Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.

Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.

The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.

Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.

Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.

Testosterone and its metabolites have varied effects on different body systems, especially during puberty.

High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

Some autistic children may have higher levels of male hormones, which could be linked to aggression.

A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.

Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.

Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.

5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.

Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.

Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.