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New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

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

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.

Kelulut Honey can help regulate sex hormone receptors in rats with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, similar to common medications.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

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.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

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

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

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

Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.