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

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.

Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

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.

DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.

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

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

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.

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.