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Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might decrease the risk. AST also lessens the chance of cancer coming back but doesn't really affect survival rates. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits for different bladder cancers.

Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.

Probiotics show promise for health benefits but need more research to understand how they work.

Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.

Certain medications, especially 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric drugs, are often linked to erectile dysfunction.

Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.

Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.

Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Changing the diet of mice lacking the enzyme CBS can affect symptoms related to the genetic condition.

Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.

Two methods can measure finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride; HPLC is more advantageous, while TLC offers better separation.

The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.

The document concludes that finasteride can reduce nandrolone detection in doping tests, suggesting frequent testing and setting metabolite level thresholds for detection.

Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.

Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.

Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.

The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.

5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.

Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.

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

A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.