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Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.

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

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

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.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

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.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

The document covers various male health issues, their causes, treatments, and related conditions.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.