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Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.

All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.

Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.

Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.

Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.

Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.

The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

Natesto nasal gel improves erectile function and mood in men with low testosterone within 30 days.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

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 can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.