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The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.

Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Hormone therapy can improve mental health and quality of life for people with gender dysphoria, but long-term effects need more research.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.

Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.

Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.

Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

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

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

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.