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Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.

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

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.

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

PCOS has many symptoms, with high androgen levels being the most common.

Many women with hair loss also have zinc deficiency, iron depletion, or thyroid issues.

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

Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.

Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.

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

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.

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

Depression severity is not linked to PCOS markers like BMI, insulin resistance, or testosterone levels.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

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.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

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

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.

Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.

New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

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

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

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.