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Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

Further testing of paclitaxel poliglumex for this cancer treatment is not justified.

Dihydrotestosterone has a reduced effect on muscle-building in people with testicular feminization syndrome, especially after their gonads are removed.

Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.

Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.

Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

A postmenopausal woman's hormone imbalance and symptoms improved after removing benign ovarian tumors.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery affect gut bacteria differently.

Testosterone protects female heart cells from stress by activating estrogen receptors.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Topical estrogen treatments did not change hair growth in certain mouse strains, questioning previous findings on their role in hair growth control.

Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Hormonal contraceptives are highly effective but require medical evaluation due to potential health risks.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Hormonal therapies, especially antiandrogens, can help manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa.