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Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.

Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.

PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.

Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.

AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.

Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.

Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.

Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.

Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.

Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.

The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.

Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.