Androgen
Androgen refers to a family of steroid hormones that are made in our bodies that are responsible for male characteristics, sex drive, muscle growth, sexual function, and fertility. These hormones are present in women in very small amounts and in very high amounts in men.
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What is androgen?
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Is astragulus an androgen?
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What's androgen excess in women?
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What's does androgen-independent mean?
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What is the definition or description of: androgen?
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A 61-year old male asked:
I'm 61. Should i be taking androgen with level of 304?
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What is the use of getting your androgen levels checked?
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Is it possible to permanently reduce high androgen levels?
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How can one reduce high androgen levels in their bodies if you are a woman?
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What does high androgens mean for me, any recommendations ?
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What does androgen precursor mean?
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What's the role of androgen on menopause?
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What happens when you take an anti-androgen?
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What's the use and purpose of an anti-androgen pills?
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What are the results of anti-androgens during puberty?
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What will be the effects of taking an anti-androgen if you are a male?
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A 36-year old female asked:
What s the best medication for the problem androgen insensivity? Thank you.
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Are there effects of androgens on the mandible and maxilla?
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What type of lipid is androgen?
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How do females lower androgen hormone level in the body?
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Is there a androgen receptor blocker that only bind to pituitary?
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What anti-androgen is best, and what are its common side-effects?
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What are somr medication i can take to lower androgen hormone levels?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Is there a specific location in the body that has a higher concentration of androgen receptors? If so, why?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I have a free androgen index of 3.5, apparently low to non existent. Testosterone is very low, 47 ng/dl. I am 30 year old male, help.
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A 24-year old female asked:
If Accutane decreases the sebum production which is the result of excess androgens then where instead does the excess androgens show up ?
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Is androgen insensitivity like hermaphrodite?
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What is anti-androgen therapy? What are its effects?
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Effects of androgens on the jaw, maxilla?
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What happens when you have pcos and you have hyper androgens?
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