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Short-acting testosterone injections in a clinic are a preferred treatment for low testosterone because they work well, are convenient, and patients stick with the treatment.

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

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.

The hCG diet and testosterone therapy can cause hair loss in some people.

Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.

A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.

The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.

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

Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

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.

Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.

Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.

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

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

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

Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.

Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

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

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

Dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery led to less scarring but raised concerns about potential psychological effects and skin changes.

Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.

Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.

Exogenous testosterone use may be linked to developing hidradenitis suppurativa.