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Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.

Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.

The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.

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

Managing emotional distress, obesity, insulin resistance, and high male hormones is crucial for improving well-being in women with PCOS.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.

Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

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

Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.

Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.

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