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Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.

In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.

Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.

Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.

Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.

Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.

Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.

Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Barley extract, specifically procyanidin B-3, can promote hair growth and counteract growth inhibition.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.

Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.

Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to various health issues and requires comprehensive management.

PSA might help diagnose PCOS and related skin issues, but more research is needed.

Using combined treatments can help manage acne by targeting the bacteria and skin changes that cause it.

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.

The study suggests smoking is common in HS patients but its role is unclear, and more research is needed to understand HS causes.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.

Targeting hair follicles can improve skin treatments and reduce side effects.

Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.