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Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

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

High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.

Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.

Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.

Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

PCOS has many symptoms, with high androgen levels being the most common.

The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.

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 dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Higher BMI and lower testosterone are linked to more aggressive prostate cancer.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.