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June 2012 in “Steroids” This study found that testosterone modulates vascular cell behavior through direct actions that do not rely on its conversion to estradiol.
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March 2012 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study found that prenatal exposure to certain pesticides may lead to earlier breast development in girls, potentially associated with higher androgen levels.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review outlines the role of testosterone in male sexual development and its therapeutic use for male hypogonadism, covering its biosynthesis, secretion, metabolism, and various biological actions, but does not report specific study results.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hair loss attributed to ovarian stromal hyperplasia; surgical removal of the ovaries normalized testosterone levels and resolved symptoms.
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This paper discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome, noting that when they coexist, they amplify androgen secretion and skin-related changes, affecting ovulation and fertility, but presents no new experimental findings.