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Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

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.

Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Premature balding in some men may be linked to altered hormones, but it's not the male equivalent to polycystic ovary syndrome or metabolic syndrome.

Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.

Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

High doses of cyproterone acetate are linked to an increased risk of developing meningioma.

The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.

The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.

Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.