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The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.

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.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

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

New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.

Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

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