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Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.

DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.

Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.

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

Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

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

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.

Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.