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LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.

Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.

The report recommends personalized treatment for women's sexual dysfunctions and more research on effective therapies.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.

Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.

Aging men face unique health issues like erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and baldness.

Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.

Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.

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

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.