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Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.

Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and more heart and blood vessel risk factors, especially if their condition is not well-controlled.

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

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.

Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.

1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.