Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.

A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

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

Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.

Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) may cause side effects like hot flashes in children and needs more research for safety in pediatric use.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

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

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

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

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.