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Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

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

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.

Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

A man with severe hair loss regrew hair after hormone treatment.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Most transgender patients getting laser hair removal before gender-affirming surgery are already on hormone therapy, which might affect the hair removal process.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.

DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.

Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

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