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Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.

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

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

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

Herbal remedies can cause adverse effects and need more safety research.

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

Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

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.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.

MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.

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.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.

Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.

Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.

Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.