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Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.

Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.

Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.

Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.

The 39th Manfred Donike Workshop discussed methods for detecting misuse of steroids, gene doping, and the complexity of identifying drug residues in urine, highlighting the ongoing efforts to improve global anti-doping work.

A nutrition program improved a young woman's concussion symptoms.

Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.

Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.

The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.

Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.

Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.