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Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.

5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.

Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.

Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.

The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.

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

Low-dose oral contraceptives reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.

Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome have normal blood sugar, but some may have higher blood sugar levels or diabetes, especially if they are older, overweight, and have certain hormone levels.

Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.

Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.

Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.

Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Hormone levels in hair vary across the head, with the highest concentration of a key hormone linked to hair loss at the top.

Women with hair thinning have disrupted steroid hormone levels, but this doesn't often show as other health issues. More research is needed on hormone balance in this condition.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.

A boy with GAPO syndrome had hair loss similar to male pattern baldness without hormone issues, possibly due to skin or blood vessel problems.

A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.

New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.

Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are more likely to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease, which is associated with older age, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and high male hormone levels.

Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.

Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.