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Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome have normal blood sugar, but some may have higher blood sugar levels or diabetes, especially if they are older, overweight, and have certain hormone levels.

Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.

Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.

The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.

Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes modest feminization in transgender female adolescents, and works better with added estrogens.

Cross-sex hormone treatment in transsexual individuals helps understand how sex hormones affect diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

Dihydrotestosterone has a reduced effect on muscle-building in people with testicular feminization syndrome, especially after their gonads are removed.

Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.

Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.

Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

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

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

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

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

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

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

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.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.

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

A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.

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.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.