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Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

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

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.

The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.

Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.

Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.

Using steroids can increase the risk of heart problems.

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

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.

Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.