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Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.

The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.

Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.

Antiandrogen therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa lacks strong evidence and needs more research.

Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.

Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.

Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.

Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.

Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.

We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.

There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.

Pregnenolone might help manage movement issues caused by Parkinson's disease treatment without reducing the medicine's effectiveness.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.

Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.

Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.

Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.

Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.

The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.

Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.

The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.