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September 2022 in “Communications biology” This research found that Leydig cells significantly rely on synthesizing omega-6 HUFAs to support male steroid hormone production, highlighting a new role for these fatty acids in the male reproductive system.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Blood tests for tumor cells could improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment; hair loss severity linked to a gene affecting prostate conditions.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” This review outlines best practices for providing culturally competent care to transgender patients and discusses considerations for assessing disease risk, but reports no new research findings.
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March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
This review summarizes the latest updates on using antiandrogens as potential prophylactic and therapeutic options for COVID-19, highlighting that androgen-mediated regulation of factors like TMPRSS2 and ACE2 is involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection, suggesting a strategy to block viral entry into cells.