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Women with PCOS may have higher bad cholesterol and are at risk for blood sugar issues; lifestyle changes are recommended.

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

PCOS is a common and costly condition in North American women, causing various health issues like obesity, diabetes, and fertility problems.

Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.

Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.

Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.

A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.

Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.

Testosterone increases acidification in the vas deferens by up-regulating V-ATPase.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

The article suggests that the belief in common postpartum hair loss lacks sufficient evidence and may be overestimated.

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

Sheehan syndrome can cause hormone deficiencies after childbirth, but treatment can improve symptoms.

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.

Sex hormones might influence bladder cancer development, and aromatase inhibitors could increase risk in postmenopausal women.

5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.

The transgender community in India has specific skin care needs and struggles to access dermatological services due to discrimination and financial issues.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are more likely to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease, which is associated with older age, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and high male hormone levels.

Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.