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Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

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.

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

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

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

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

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

Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

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

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.

Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.

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.

Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.

Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.

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