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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.

Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.

The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.

Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.

Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.

The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.

Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.

Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.

The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.

Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.

Anabolic-androgenic steroids harm male hormone levels, sperm, metabolism, and can cause acne, hair loss, and breast growth.

Delayed ejaculation is a complex issue caused by psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors, requiring a holistic treatment approach.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.

The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.

Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.

Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.

Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.