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Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

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

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

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

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.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.

Melatonin may benefit skin health and could be a promising treatment in dermatology.

Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.

Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

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

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.

Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.