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Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

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

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.

Finasteride cream reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism, but more research needed.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

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