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Two new compounds were found to build bone and muscle without affecting reproductive organs and skin oil glands.

Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.

Testosterone, DHT, and estradiol significantly affect hair cell growth.

The TT/DHT ratio may help identify PCOS patients with severe metabolic issues.

Abietic acid from pine resin can effectively inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.

The herbal scalp serum may help hair growth by reducing DHT levels.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.

5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.

A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.

Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.

Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.

Testosterone levels are not linked to erectile dysfunction in young and middle-aged men with HIV.

Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.

Testosterone increases fluid secretion and aquaporin expression in the vas deferens, which is important for male fertility.

Hormone Replacement Therapy improves skin health in postmenopausal women by boosting collagen and hydration.

Mouse hair cells respond to male hormones by growing less, and this can be stopped by certain blockers.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.

A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.

Dihydrotestosterone treatment on 2D and 3D-cultured skin cells slows down hair growth by affecting certain genes and could be a potential target for hair loss treatment.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Testosterone levels aren't important for depression in men, but some other hormones might affect certain symptoms.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.