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Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.

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.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

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

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

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.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.

Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.

Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.

Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

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

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.

Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.

Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.

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

Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Finasteride may cause infertility in rats by affecting epididymis and sperm function.

Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.