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

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.

The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.

Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.

Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.

Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.

People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

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

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.

Androgens slow hair growth by altering Wnt signaling in balding cells.

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

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

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

African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.

Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

The length of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene is linked to ovarian reserve but does not affect how the ovaries respond to stimulation.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.

Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.

Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.