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Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.

Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.

Women with idiopathic hirsutism and PCOS have higher RBP4 levels, and PCOS is linked to greater insulin resistance; weight management may help both conditions.

Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.

Platelet-rich plasma may not be very effective for bone healing and hair growth due to a substance it contains that blocks these processes.

Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.

Spironolactone can cause side effects like high potassium levels and breast enlargement, and patients need careful monitoring.

Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.

Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.

Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.

The guideline refines PCOS diagnosis, promotes a healthy lifestyle, reviews treatments, and stresses long-term follow-up.

Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.

Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.

Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.

Exposure to certain metals may worsen attention-related behaviors in adolescents, with stronger effects in females.

PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.

Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.

Hair analysis is promising for detecting drug misuse in livestock.

Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.

Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.

The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.

Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.

High levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can indicate polycystic ovarian syndrome in women who can have babies.

PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.