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Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

PCOS is a common condition in women that causes various symptoms and health issues, treatable with lifestyle changes and medication.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.

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

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

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

The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

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.

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

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

The document concludes that various drugs for men's health issues are in development, with treatments for sexual dysfunction and prostate conditions being the most advanced.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.