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Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

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

High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.

Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.

Alopecia patients have less GPER-1, which might affect hair loss.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Higher fluoride levels may delay puberty in boys.

Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.

Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.

Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.

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.

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

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

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.

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

A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.

Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.