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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.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.

Finasteride may help treat chronic CSC, improving vision.

Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.

Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.

Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.

Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.

Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.