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Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.

Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.

Choosing the right starting dose of Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in PCOS women is challenging; higher BMI and hormone levels may indicate resistance to the standard dose.

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

Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.

Both birth control pills improved hormone levels and skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism, but the one with drospirenone was more effective.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.

Managing emotional distress, obesity, insulin resistance, and high male hormones is crucial for improving well-being in women with PCOS.

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

Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.

A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.

A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.

Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.

An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.

Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.