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Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

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

Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.

Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.

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

The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.

Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.

The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.

Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.

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

The seeds of Abrus precatorius, when processed, can prevent hair loss more effectively than common treatments.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.

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.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.

The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.

Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.

Finasteride helps reduce blood vessel growth in diabetic rat kidneys.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.

Dutasteride is more efficient than finasteride, but individual results vary.