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Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes, including darkening of certain areas, nail changes, vascular changes, and breast changes like stretch marks.

Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.

Women with pituitary adenomas often have reproductive issues, like irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant, but not always breast milk production without pregnancy.

Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.

Different types of long-lasting stem cells are responsible for the growth and upkeep of the mammary gland.

Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Higher early lead exposure is linked to delayed puberty in girls.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.

Hormone therapy can improve mental health and quality of life for people with gender dysphoria, but long-term effects need more research.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

Cooler scalp temperatures during chemotherapy may prevent hair loss.

Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.

Alopecia areata patients have varied cancer risks, with some cancers being lower and others higher.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.