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High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.

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.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

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

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.

The new method showed that endometriotic tissue has lower estrogen receptor levels but similar progesterone levels compared to normal endometrium, with both following a similar cycle.

Hysteroscopic surgery is better than hysterectomy for treating dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to fewer complications and quicker recovery, with high satisfaction in both treatments.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.