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

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

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.

Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.

Adalimumab is the most effective treatment for severe hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed to improve treatment options.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH but requires continuous use to maintain benefits.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Taking calcium may help elderly with osteoporosis, birth control with levonorgestrel doesn't increase heart attack risk, Salmonella can cause arthritis, a national ethics committee is recommended, and sulfasalazine might help with a hair loss condition.

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

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.