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Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.

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

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.