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Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Some breast cancer patients on hormonal therapy may develop male or female pattern hair loss, which can sometimes be improved with topical treatments.

Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.

A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.

The document suggests using trazodone and clomiphene to treat sexual dysfunction caused by post-finasteride syndrome.

A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.

The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.

Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in women.

Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.

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

Estetrol (E4) may help treat female pattern hair loss by prolonging hair growth.

The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.

Coumarin derivatives show promise as anti-estrogenic agents for treating breast cancer, with some in clinical trials.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.

Herbal hair gel with fenugreek seed extract was found to increase hair growth.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.

Testosterone in human pancreas cells boosts insulin production.

Testosterone in our bodies helps increase insulin secretion from the pancreas.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

PCOS is often caused by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various health issues and may indicate a risk for future metabolic and cardiovascular problems.

Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.

The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.

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