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Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.

Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.

Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.

Treat hair loss with medicine, continue indefinitely.

Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

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

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

Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.

Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

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

The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.

Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.

Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.

Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

Higher testosterone harms sperm motility, while higher estradiol improves sperm survival.

The document concludes that finasteride can reduce nandrolone detection in doping tests, suggesting frequent testing and setting metabolite level thresholds for detection.

Stress and hormones like progesterone can affect absence seizures, but their effects change with different life stages.

The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Covid-19 can cause hair loss due to immune and psychological factors.

COVID-19 can cause a type of hair loss that usually starts 3-6 months after the illness, and treatment includes stress reduction and hair care products like Minoxidil.