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Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.

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.

Skin produces different hormones depending on body part and sex, and a new method can measure them.

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

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

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

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the skin help break down various substances and could be targeted to treat skin conditions.

Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.

Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.

Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Finasteride improves immune response and reduces organ damage after trauma hemorrhage in mice.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may help protect the brain and gut in Parkinson's disease.

Combining minoxidil and spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss, but minoxidil alone is sufficient after 6 months.

The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

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

Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.

Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.

New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.

Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.

Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.

Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.