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Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

The report recommends personalized treatment for women's sexual dysfunctions and more research on effective therapies.

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

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

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

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.

PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.

GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.

Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Mice hair growth patterns get more complex with age and can change with events like pregnancy or injury.