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Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

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

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

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

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.

New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.

Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.

Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.

Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.