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Glossary Prenatal Androgen Exposure

exposure of developing fetus to male sex hormones

Prenatal Androgen Exposure refers to the exposure of a developing fetus to androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone, during pregnancy. This exposure can influence the development of physical traits and behaviors, potentially affecting characteristics such as hair growth patterns, brain development, and even the risk of certain conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or androgenic alopecia later in life.

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research Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with anogenital distance, a marker of prenatal androgen exposure

32 citations , February 2017 in “Human Reproduction”

This study found that women with PCOS were more likely to have longer anogenital distances, indicating possible intrauterine origins linked to prenatal androgen exposure.

research Effects of the prenatal and postnatal nurturing environment on the phenotype and gut microbiota of mice with polycystic ovary syndrome induced by prenatal androgen exposure: a cross-fostering study

3 citations , March 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

This study observed that both prenatal androgen exposure and postnatal early-life environment influence the development of PCOS-like phenotypes and changes in the gut microbiota in prenatally androgenized offspring.

research Is Prenatal Sex Hormone Balance a Risk Factor for the Development of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

1 citations , December 2025 in “Selçuk tıp dergisi/Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi”

In this cross-sectional study, researchers observed that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, particularly women, had lower 2D:4D finger length ratios compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential link to prenatal androgen exposure and disease severity, though further prospective research is needed to confirm this hormonal impact.

research Altered brain and pituitary androgen metabolism by prenatal, perinatal or pre- and postnatal finasteride, flutamide or dihydrotestosterone treatment in juvenile male rats

26 citations , November 1993 in “Progress in Neuro-psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry”

This study reported that prenatal exposure to dihydrotestosterone altered long-term androgen metabolism in juvenile male rats, suggesting different regulatory mechanisms for 5a-reductase in hypothalamic versus pituitary tissues.

research Prenatal and adult androgen activities in alcohol dependence

63 citations , April 2017 in “Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica”

This study observed that higher prenatal androgen loads were associated with more severe alcohol dependence in male patients and linked to behaviors of pregnant women that may influence their children’s androgen exposure.

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community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

community 200 days on dut + min, what do you think?

599 upvotes 11 months ago

The user reports significant hair regrowth after 200 days using dutasteride and minoxidil, attributing changes to hair dye. Others doubt the authenticity and discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects.

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