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The length of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene is linked to ovarian reserve but does not affect how the ovaries respond to stimulation.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

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

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

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.

Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

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

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.