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A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.

A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.

New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.

Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.

Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.

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.

Levothyroxine is less effective in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness.

Hair loss might be linked to eye aging due to inflammation markers in blood.

New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.

Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.

Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.

Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.

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.

Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.

The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.

Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.

Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.

Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Oral contraceptive use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific CYP1B1 gene variant.

The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.