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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.

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.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

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.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.

The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.

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

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

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

Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.

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

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.

Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.

A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

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

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.