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Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.

LPA3 is crucial for embryo implantation and links LPA to prostaglandin signaling.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.

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.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.

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

Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.

Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Chemotherapy can cause brain inflammation and damage, and understanding this process could help manage side effects.

Delayed ejaculation is a complex issue caused by psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors, requiring a holistic treatment approach.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.