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Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.

COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

Primary care for PCOS focuses on lifestyle changes, medication based on symptoms, and mental health, with diabetes screening and specialist referral for severe cases.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.

Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Lifestyle changes and medication can improve the quality of life for women with PCOS by reducing complications.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

Women look young for their age due to larger lips, less sun damage, and genes that prevent gray hair and wrinkles.

FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

The report recommends personalized treatment for women's sexual dysfunctions and more research on effective therapies.