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A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.

Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.

Intravaginal testosterone cream improves sexual satisfaction and reduces vaginal discomfort in postmenopausal women on breast cancer treatment without affecting hormone levels.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer increases the risk of hair loss and thinning.

Men born very underweight had higher estrogen levels but normal reproduction compared to normal birth weight men.

Male yak hair growth is influenced by DHT synthesis, which is promoted by 5α-red1 and AR during growth phases, while E2 may inhibit growth through ERα.

Dutasteride may protect the brain in early Parkinson's disease.

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.