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Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.

Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.

Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.

Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.

Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.

Transgender patients in critical care need better-trained medical staff and specific guidelines.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

IVIG therapy was linked to hair regrowth in two patients with hair loss, but it's not recommended due to its risks and costs.

Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.

Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.

Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.

Low-level laser therapy helps hair growth and reduces hair loss with few side effects.