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Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.

Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.

Anabolic-androgenic steroids harm male hormone levels, sperm, metabolism, and can cause acne, hair loss, and breast growth.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Group a wide range of chemicals, not just phthalates, for assessing risks to male reproductive health.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.

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

New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.

Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.