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The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Stem cell treatment improved life quality and sexual function in women with hair loss.

Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

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

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Choosing the right recall period for patient feedback is important for accurate data and depends on the disease, symptom changes, and patient impact.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.

The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.

Finasteride reduces prostate size and PSA levels in young patients.

Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.

Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.

Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.

Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.

Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.

Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.

Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.

The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.