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Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

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.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

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

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

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.

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

Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

Free Testosterone Index, bioavailable testosterone, and androstenedione are the most accurate for diagnosing excess male hormones in PCOS.

Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.

The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.

Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.

AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.

Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.

The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.

Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.

The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.