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Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.

The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.

No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.

Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.

Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.

Digital microscopy can help diagnose hirsutism by measuring hair growth.

The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

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.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

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

The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.

HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.

Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.

Menopause-related skin changes may increase fungal infections and inflammation.

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

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

AKR1C3 could be a treatment target for metabolic issues in PCOS.

Transgender individuals face unique skin issues, often due to hormone therapy, requiring specialized and stigma-free dermatologic care.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

Transgender women on estrogen therapy can develop melasma and need proper skin care.