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Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.

Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and more heart and blood vessel risk factors, especially if their condition is not well-controlled.

High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.

Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.

The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Different growth patterns in thyroid tumors are influenced by where cell growth and death occur.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.

An alpaca acted like a male and couldn't have babies because of a benign tumor in its ovary that caused high testosterone levels.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.