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SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

Men are increasingly using energy-based skin treatments for workplace success, with lasers and other devices effectively improving skin and body appearance.

Lengthening telomeres may reverse aging and extend lifespan.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.

Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.

Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.

Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.

Insect wax, especially its policosanol content, may help hair regrow by changing hair follicle phases and increasing nutrient supply.

Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.