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Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.

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

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.

The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.

The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Men born very underweight had higher estrogen levels but normal reproduction compared to normal birth weight men.

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

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

Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.