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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.

Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.

Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.

Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

Women with acne and irregular periods had higher active testosterone levels, which could suggest the usefulness of antiandrogen treatment.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.

Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.

The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.

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

Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.

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