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The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.

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.

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

The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The book is a valuable reference on androgenic disorders for professionals but not suitable for laypeople or medical students.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

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