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New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.

Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.

Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.

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

Rosuvastatin improves lipid levels, reduces inflammation, but worsens insulin sensitivity in men with early-onset hair loss.

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

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

The document concludes that management strategies for PCOS are important due to its common occurrence and associated health risks.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.

Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.

Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

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.

Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.

People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.