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Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Anti-Müllerian hormone is a specific marker for ovarian issues in women with conditions like PCOS.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.

Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.

The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.

Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.

Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.

Many adult women suffer from persistent or late-onset acne, and while various treatments exist, finding the right one can be challenging.

Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.

MicroRNAs could be key biomarkers and therapeutic targets for PCOS.

Measuring 17-hydroxyprogesterone in hair can help monitor androgen levels in people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

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

A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.