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GlossaryAndrogenization

process of developing male traits due to male hormones

Androgenization refers to the process by which the body develops male characteristics due to the influence of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. This can affect various aspects of the body, including hair growth patterns, voice deepening, and muscle mass. In a medical context, excessive androgenization can lead to conditions such as hirsutism (excessive hair growth) or androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness).

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research Antiandrogenic Progestins for Treatment of Signs of Androgenisation and Hormonal Contraception

17 citations, January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology”

Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.

research Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives

83 citations, December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.”

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Antiandrogen Treatment with Spironolactone and Linestrenol Decreases Bone Mineral Density in Eumenorrhoeic Women with Androgen Excess

research Antiandrogen Treatment with Spironolactone and Linestrenol Decreases Bone Mineral Density in Eumenorrhoeic Women with Androgen Excess

26 citations, January 1994 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research”

Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.

research Tackling Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations, January 2001 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin”

The document concludes that management strategies for PCOS are important due to its common occurrence and associated health risks.

research Hirsutism

May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine”

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

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