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New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

Treatment of acromegaly can improve women's reproductive health issues caused by hormonal imbalances or tumors.

RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

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

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.

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.

A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.

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.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

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.