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Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.

Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.

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.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.

Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Short-term finasteride treatment may lower some cell death factors in prostate cancer cells.

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

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

DNA methylation and long non-coding RNAs are key in controlling hair growth in Cashmere goats.

The pituitary gland functions normally even after losing most SOX2+ stem cells.

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

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

Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.