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PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.

Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.

Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.

Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.

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

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

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Hormonal imbalances are a key cause of missed menstrual periods in women.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.

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

Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.

Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

Castration significantly reduces prostate size and BPH symptoms.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.