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Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.

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

Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.

Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.

Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.

Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.

Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.

A woman lost all her hair after mild COVID-19, but it started to regrow after treatment with a specific medication.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

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

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

The document concludes that managing Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy involves treating associated health issues and using medications like metformin and leptin replacement.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.

Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.