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Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

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

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.

Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

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

5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.

Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.

Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.

A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.

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

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

Using computers to analyze drugs can find new uses for them, but actual experiments are needed to confirm these uses.

Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.

Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.

High-intensity interval training improves certain hormone levels and lipid profiles in women with PCOS.

Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.

Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.

Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.

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.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

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