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Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.

Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.

Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.

DHT in the human prostate is produced through multiple pathways, not just from testosterone.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.

Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.

Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.

Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.

A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

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.

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

Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.

The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.

Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

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

Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men can cause acne.

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