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Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.

Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.

Botulinum toxin's effectiveness for treating scalp alopecia is not well-supported due to insufficient data.

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.

Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

Young women with PCOS without additional risk factors may have normal heart function.

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

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.