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The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Minoxidil improves quality of life for women with hair loss.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

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.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.

The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.

Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.

Women with PCOS often have more sleep problems than the general population.

Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.

PRP therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss without serious side effects, but more research is needed.

Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.

Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.

Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.

Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.

Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.

Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.

Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.

Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.

Nourkrin® significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated by people with hair loss.

Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.