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Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.

A new method can almost perfectly distinguish adenomyosis from similar conditions using blood tests.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Minoxidil breakdown varies by enzymes, affecting hair loss treatment effectiveness.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

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.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.

Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.

Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.

About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.

PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.