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Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.

Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.

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

Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

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.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

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

Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

The therapies improved ejaculation disorders and sexual function in middle-aged men.

A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.

Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

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

Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.