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The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

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.

Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.

Women with PCOS had higher SRAGE levels, possibly linked to BMI, not PCOS.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.

Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.

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

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

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

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.

Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.