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Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

The document concludes that early and personalized treatment for PCOS in adolescents is crucial to manage symptoms and prevent long-term health issues.

Diagnose and manage hair issues in women by checking medical conditions and using personalized treatments.

Treating hidradenitis suppurativa needs long-term care and teamwork among doctors, but there's a lack of strong guidance on how to do it.

A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol improve hormonal and physical symptoms in teenage girls with PCOS.

Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.

PSA could be a marker for hyperandrogenism in women, but more research is needed.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

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

Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.

Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.