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People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Polymeric microneedles offer a less invasive, long-lasting drug delivery method that improves patient compliance and reduces side effects.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.

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

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may cause or worsen skin conditions influenced by androgens.

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

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.

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

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

The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.

Acne is a chronic skin condition not caused by poor hygiene or diet, and it requires long-term treatment and patient education.

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

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.

The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.

Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.

The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.

Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.