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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.

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

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

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

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Skin development in mammals is controlled by key proteins and signals from underlying cells, involving stem cells for maintenance and repair.

Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.

Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.

Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.

Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

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.

Young women with PCOS have a higher risk of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, but these risks may decrease after age 40.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

The review found that different stem cell types in the skin are crucial for repair and could help treat skin diseases and cancer.

Certain gene variations are not a major cause of male infertility in Nigerian men.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.