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Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.

Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.

Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.

Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.

The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.

A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.

Low estrogen compared to androgen may cause female hair loss.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.

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

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

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

Both finasteride and metformin effectively treat PCOS by reducing hormone levels and insulin resistance.

Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.

Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.

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

Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.

Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.

Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.