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Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.

Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

The DHT immunoassay is unreliable due to high cross-reactivity with testosterone.

Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.

11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.

5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors can cause negative side effects.

Combined oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating PCOS symptoms in older women.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

SARMs show promise but need more evidence to prove they're better than traditional androgens.

Cimetidine does not significantly reduce hair growth in hirsutism.

Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Finasteride helps reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms in females.

Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

Following national healthy eating guidelines can help reduce risks from gender-affirming hormone therapy.

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

Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.

Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

A 15-year-old girl with rare reproductive disorders received hormone therapy to develop secondary sexual traits, but infertility persisted.

Hirsutism in women often indicates health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic measures.

Estrogens can reduce DHT production in hair follicles, but are less effective than finasteride and progesterone.

Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.