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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Nanoparticles can improve skin drug delivery but have challenges like toxicity and stability that need more research.

Liposomes and niosomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

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.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.

After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.

Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.

Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

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

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.