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New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

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.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Castration is preferred for non-breeding male dogs with BPH, but other treatments are available with specific pros and cons.

Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.

Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.

Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could help us understand and treat hair loss.

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