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Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.

The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.

Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.

The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

Most women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual issues, infertility, acne, and excessive body hair, with the most common type being the non-androgenic phenotype.

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency have a worse cardiovascular risk profile than premenopausal women.

Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

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

Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

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

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.

Continued research and awareness are needed to improve treatments for androgen-dependent diseases.

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.

A young girl's hyperandrogenism was caused by an adrenocortical adenoma, diagnosed and treated through detailed evaluations.

Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.

Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.

A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.

Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.

Skin produces different hormones depending on body part and sex, and a new method can measure them.

Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.

A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.