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DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.

Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.

Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.

Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.

A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.

COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.

Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.

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

Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.

Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.

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

The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.

We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.

Finasteride doesn't harm bone density in older men with BPH.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.