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October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
November 2023 in “Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews” Trazodone might help reverse post finasteride syndrome.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Kelulut Honey can help regulate sex hormone receptors in rats with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, similar to common medications.
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June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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July 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism” Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Dosing time affects finasteride's effectiveness and safety in rats.
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
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March 2020 in “Steroids” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.
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April 2010 in “Biology direct” Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.
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February 2021 in “Endocrine-related Cancer” The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
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July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
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January 2014 in “International journal of reproductive medicine” Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
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December 2001 in “Urology” Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Environmental factors at different levels control hair stem cell activity, which could lead to new hair growth and alopecia treatments.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
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November 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
Higher levels of heat shock protein 27 and lower levels of miR-1 can increase AR levels, leading to hair loss in men.
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December 2015 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
The conclusion is that a treatment called cp-asiAR can reduce hair loss and promote hair growth, making it a potential new therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
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June 2016 in “Dermatology” No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
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February 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
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October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.