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SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

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.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

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

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

High doses of finasteride cause cell growth and tumors in mice.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

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.

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

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

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.

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

Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.

Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.