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The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

Spironolactone is effective in treating excessive hair growth in women.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.

Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.

Prostate cancer risk is not linked to blood testosterone levels.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.

High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.

The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

Higher levels of the protein Pannexin-1 may play a role in hair loss in women with PCOS.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

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

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

The side gland of Suncus murinus is a good model for studying human sebaceous glands.

Psychological stress and personal history are significant factors in hair loss.

Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.

Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.

Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.

Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.