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Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Topical dutasteride shows promise for hair loss but needs more research.

Hair and nail cortisol levels can show long-term stress in young males.

Testosterone is vital for male health, and its deficiency is linked to aging and common health issues.

A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.

The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.

A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.

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

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for treating hair loss, with dutasteride showing potential but with side effects.

WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.

The painting of an 18th-century Sicilian baroness shows she had hair loss, possibly due to ovarian issues, insulin resistance, or a specific type of tumor.

Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.

The report recommends a government-wide action plan to increase diversity in the STEM workforce over the next decade.

Sexually transmitted infections and HIV should be considered as possible causes of chronic diarrhea, especially in men who have sex with men.

A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.

Oral contraceptives with CPA improve overall quality of life for women with PCOS.