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Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

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

Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.

Sleep, testosterone levels, and a specific enzyme activity affect skin oil production in women.

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

Estrogen is important for keeping adult mouse nipple skin healthy by controlling certain cell signals.

Estrogen increases a growth factor in hair cells which might affect hair loss.

Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Evening primrose oil significantly improves hormone levels and reduces BMI and cholesterol in women with PCOS.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Hormones during puberty increase certain receptors in the brain, and this change is influenced by estrogen levels.

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.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.

Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.

Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.

FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.