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Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.

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

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

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

Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.

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

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.

Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.

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

Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.

Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.

Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.