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

PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.

Orlistat helped reduce weight and testosterone in obese women with PCOS but did not significantly affect other androgens or cholesterol levels.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.

Cyclosporine A therapy changes sex hormone levels differently in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women with primary biliary cirrhosis.

The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.

Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinlates, and sulforaphane can boost hair growth and might be used to treat hair loss.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

Finasteride has different absorption and metabolism in male and female rats, with higher concentrations in certain organs and mostly excreted through feces.

Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.

Higher testosterone and DHT levels are linked to hair loss in men, but not to prostate cancer risk.

Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.

A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.

The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

DHT in the human prostate is produced through multiple pathways, not just from testosterone.