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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.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

Hormone therapy for breast cancer often leads to sexual issues like vaginal dryness and decreased libido.

Bald men are not more virile and may have fewer sexual partners.

Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.

Gender differences affect allergy prevalence, severity, and response to environmental toxins, with women often more affected than men.

Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.

Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

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

The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.

Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.

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

Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.

Over-the-counter products can help with menopause symptoms, but be aware of their ingredients.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

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

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.

Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

Older men should openly discuss sexual health with doctors to improve their quality of life.

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.

Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.