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Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

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

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

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

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.

High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.

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

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

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.

The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.