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Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.

Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.

There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.

The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.

Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.

People with reproductive, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes can experience voice changes, but more research is needed to understand this better.

Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.

Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.

The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.

The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.

Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.

An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.

A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.

Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.

Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

Some women with PCOS have rare genetic variants linked to the condition.

The document concludes that managing Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy involves treating associated health issues and using medications like metformin and leptin replacement.

Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.

The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.

Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.

Certain microRNAs in the fluid around eggs are linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and may help diagnose it.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

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

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.