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Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

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

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.

With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.

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.

Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

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.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

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.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.

Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

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

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.