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      research Contraceptive Methods for Adolescents

      October 1985 in “PubMed”
      Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.
      Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      305 citations, February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research”
      Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
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      New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis

      research New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis

      28 citations, August 2000 in “Current Opinion in Chemical Biology”
      Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
      Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments

      research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments

      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
      Hormonal Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: An Update

      research Hormonal Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: An Update

      46 citations, September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
      Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
      Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women

      research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women

      8 citations, January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”
      Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
      Menopause

      research Menopause

      3 citations, January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
      Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

      research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

      10 citations, January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”
      Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
      Medical Treatment of Hirsutism

      research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism

      66 citations, September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy”
      The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
      Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?

      research Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?

      31 citations, June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
      The Clinical Management of Hirsutism

      research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism

      30 citations, April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology”
      The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
      Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues

      research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues

      27 citations, January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics”
      Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
      Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use

      research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use

      25 citations, June 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
      Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      14 citations, September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets”
      The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
      Hirsutism and Virilization

      research Hirsutism and Virilization

      13 citations, January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine”
      Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
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      Dienogest

      research Dienogest

      64 citations, January 1998 in “Drugs”
      Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.