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More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.

The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.

A study found that minoxidil can damage the hearts of dogs and pigs, cautioning its use in humans.

Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.

Many COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms, especially women, but certain medications may help reduce these symptoms.

Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.

Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.

Using minoxidil on dogs can cause serious cardiovascular damage, including arterial injury and hemorrhagic lesions.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

5α-reductase inhibitors don't stop bladder cancer from developing or getting worse.

Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may improve bladder cancer survival in men.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Tamsulosin's sulfonamide group may contribute to floppy iris syndrome.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.

A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.

The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.