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Statins may be linked to reproductive organ conditions, and their risks should be monitored.

Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.

Hair loss linked to kidney stones in people under 60.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.

Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.

Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.

Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.

DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.

Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.

Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.

Cosmetic hair treatments can increase hair testosterone levels, while natural hair color does not affect it.

Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.

Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.

Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.

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

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

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.