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New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.

Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.

Adrenal androgens are important for puberty and are influenced by genetics.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

OXTR agonists may promote hair growth and be effective for treating hair loss.

Goserelin and oestradiol treatment slightly improved hairiness but did not significantly change sebum production or hair characteristics in mildly hirsute women.

Sex hormones and antiandrogens can either stimulate or inhibit human hair follicle cell growth depending on the dose.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.

Applying estradiol to skin causes local changes but not cancer.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Rat hair follicle stem cells have functional oxytocin receptors, useful for studying neuropsychiatric disorders.

Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.

Hormone therapy in transgender people requires careful monitoring due to potential health risks and lack of standardized test values.

Some synthesized compounds were more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate cancer cell growth and androgen levels.

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.

Adrenarche increases adrenal androgens around age 6, affecting hair growth and development.

Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Sex hormone antibodies can help identify male and female contributors in forensic samples.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.

β-estradiol slows hair growth in mice.

Blocking androgen receptors early in life increases estrogen levels and reduces sexual motivation in male rats.

DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone slow hair cell growth, while estradiol has no effect.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.