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Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.

Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Both types of oral contraceptives improved symptoms and hormone levels in women with PCOS.

Male rats have androgen receptors in their liver, which are different from proteins that bind estrogen.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

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.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

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

Thyroid hormones and androgens affect gene expression in frog reproductive organs differently between males and females.

Hormonal treatments can change hair and skin in transgender people, but may not fully achieve desired results.

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

Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.

Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.

Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Rodent models of PCOS show some hormone changes similar to humans, but also have key differences.

Androstenedione is better than testosterone for diagnosing PCOS in Indian women.

Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.

Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.