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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.

Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.

The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.

PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.

Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.

Female pattern hair loss is common and should be treated early to prevent worsening, with Minoxidil being the main approved treatment.

More research is needed to find effective treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.

Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Treatment of acromegaly can improve women's reproductive health issues caused by hormonal imbalances or tumors.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

Cabergoline helped a boy with Cushing disease get better after surgery and radiotherapy didn't work.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

The document concludes that more research is needed to include new treatments in guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.