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GnRH analogues: Suppress androgen production by the gonads and reduce androgen concentrations to castrate levels. [45] Metformin: Insulin sensitizer. Antihyperglycemic drug used for diabetes mellitus and treatment of hirsutism associated with insulin resistance (e.g. polycystic ovary syndrome). Metformin appears ineffective in the treatment of ...
Females usually have lower blood pressure than males, and female's hearts beat faster, even when they are asleep. [116] Males and females have different levels of certain hormones. Males have a higher concentration of androgens while females have a higher concentration of estrogens.
XY differences of sex development – Atypical androgen production or inadequate androgen response, which can cause incomplete masculinization in XY males. Varies from mild failure of masculinization with undescended testes to complete sex reversal and female phenotype (Androgen insensitivity syndrome) Swyer syndrome.
Studies have shown that females with premature pubarche and lower birth weight obtained reduced height as adults because of early onset of puberty and a shorter duration of puberty. There is ongoing study on metformin therapy in these females with the goal to improve final height. The use of metformin has been shown clinically to prevent ...
Genetic factors determine both individual levels of androgen and the hair follicle's sensitivity to androgen, as well as other characteristics such as hair colour, type of hair and hair retention. Rising levels of androgens during puberty cause vellus hair to transform into terminal hair over many areas of the body.
For those with signs of hyperandrogenism (excessive androgen hormones) and other hormonal imbalances, spironolactone may be an effective treatment for female pattern hair loss.
In general, androgens are considered "male sex hormones", since they have masculinizing effects, while estrogens and progestogens are considered "female sex hormones" although all types are present in each sex at different levels. [6] Sex hormones include: Progestogens. Pregnenolone → Progesterone → Allopregnanedione → Allopregnanolone
Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition characterized by high levels of androgens.It is more common in women than men. [4] Symptoms of hyperandrogenism may include acne, seborrhea, hair loss on the scalp, increased body or facial hair, and infrequent or absent menstruation.