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Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.

New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.

Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.

Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

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

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

The nafarelin test can reliably distinguish between gonadotropin deficiency and delayed puberty in teenage boys.

The combination therapy reduced hirsutism in women with PCOD and was well-tolerated.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.

The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

Male hormones and their interactions are crucial for male sexual development and characteristics.

The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.