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Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.

The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.

Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.

The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.

Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.

Hormones affect skin aging, and treatments targeting hormonal balance may improve skin health.

Lifestyle changes improve reproductive function and hormonal balance in obese women with PCOS.

Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.

The document concludes that the androgen receptor's structure and function are complex, affecting how it regulates genes and is involved in diseases like prostate cancer.

The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.

The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.

Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.

Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.

The most common skin problems in polycystic ovarian disease are hirsutism and acne, and managing these symptoms is key for treatment.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

The Princeton III Consensus recommends assessing cardiovascular risk in men with erectile dysfunction and prioritizing heart health before treating ED, especially in those with potential heart disease.

Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.

The conclusion is that tritium-labeled testosterone metabolites can be made and are better converted into dihydrotestosterone in skin cells than in prostate tissue.

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

Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.