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Women with PCOS often have metabolic issues like insulin resistance and a higher risk of diabetes and abnormal lipid levels.

Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.

Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.

Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.

Men who start losing hair at age 30 may have a lower risk of prostate cancer.

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.

Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.

Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.

Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Oral and topical finasteride are effective and safe for treating female hair loss.

Men with type 2 diabetes often have low testosterone and signs of hypogonadism, especially if they are overweight.

Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

Testosterone replacement therapy should be used for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism, after careful diagnosis and considering individual needs.

The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

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

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.

Prostate cancer risk is not linked to blood testosterone levels.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

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.