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Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.

Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

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

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.

Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.

Estradiol-rich plasma can increase hair density faster and more effectively in male pattern baldness treatment than regular plasma.

Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.

Gender differences affect allergy prevalence, severity, and response to environmental toxins, with women often more affected than men.

Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.

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

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.

Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.

Women with moderate body hair have higher levels of certain hormones and may benefit from treatment that increases sex hormone-binding protein.