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Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.

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

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.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.

Early balding in men is linked to metabolic syndrome, so screening is important for prevention.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

Free Testosterone Index, bioavailable testosterone, and androstenedione are the most accurate for diagnosing excess male hormones in PCOS.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

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.

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.

Excessive androgen in women can cause acne, hair growth, baldness, and PCOS, often treatable with medication.

Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.

Older men with low levels of a testosterone byproduct had a higher chance of developing an irregular heartbeat.

Low-dose oral contraceptives reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.

Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.

Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Female pattern hair loss severity is linked to physical signs of high androgens, not blood hormone levels.

Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.

Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.