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The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.

Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.

Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.

The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.

Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.

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

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.

Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.

Women with greater androgen sensitivity respond better to finasteride for hair loss.

Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.

Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.

Depression severity is not linked to PCOS markers like BMI, insulin resistance, or testosterone levels.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.