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Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.

Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Premature balding in some men may be linked to altered hormones, but it's not the male equivalent to polycystic ovary syndrome or metabolic syndrome.

Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Finasteride works better for hair loss in patients 26 or younger.

Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.

Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.

Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Botulinum toxin's effectiveness for treating scalp alopecia is not well-supported due to insufficient data.

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.