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Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.

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.

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

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.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

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

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

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

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

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

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.