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Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Early detection and intensive treatment of diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus toxins are crucial for reducing severe health effects.

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

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

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

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

The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

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.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.

A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.

Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.

Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.