Androgens like testosterone are male hormones that help regulate sex characteristics in the body. Everyone has androgens, but those born with male sex traits typically have higher levels. Here’s what ...

Anti-androgen drugs block androgen hormones, such as testosterone. People can use them for many purposes, like slowing prostate cancer and minimizing the masculinizing effects of certain hormones.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is defined by a combination of signs and symptoms of androgen excess and ovarian dysfunction in the absence of other specific diagnoses. Heterogeneity, from aetiology ...