Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a higher risk of heart problems due to abnormal nervous system control of their heart and blood pressure.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

New guidelines stress early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent complications.

Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.

Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Combining yoga and certain herbs can effectively manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.

Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.

Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Insulin resistance is a complex condition that can lead to many diseases and has few treatment options.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.