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Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.

A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.

Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.

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.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Men with early hair loss and hormonal changes like PCOS could be the male equivalent of PCOS, not linked to metabolic syndrome.

Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.

Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.

Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.

The treatment led to denser, thicker hair growth and less hair loss.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.

Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.