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Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

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

Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.

The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Cabergoline is more effective and has fewer side effects than bromocriptine for treating women with hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea.

Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.

Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.