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Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with PCOS, which is also an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.

COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.

Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

Cirrhosis affects quality of life with various symptoms, requiring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach for management.

The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.

Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

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

PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

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

High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Cancer rates are increasing in developed countries, with estrogen, aging, low vitamin D3, and HPV infection as common causes.

Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.