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Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.

Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.

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.

The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.

Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.

Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.

Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.

The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.

Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.