research Androgen Insufficiency in Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
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research The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Hair Problems in Women: A 1997 Study on Prevalence, Psychological Impact, and Treatment Approaches
Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
research The Importance of Adequate Serum Ferritin Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Treatment of Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia in Women
Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
research Impact of Androgen Status and Anti-Androgen Therapy on the Course of COVID-19 in Men
Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Antiandrogens: Clinical Applications
Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.
research Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness without a cure, but exercise and managing symptoms may help patients live a normal lifespan.
research Early Onset and Novel Features in a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Patient with a 68 CAG Repeat
A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
research MitoQ Enhances CYP19A1 Expression to Stimulate WNT/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway for Promoting Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
MitoQ may help treat hair loss by boosting hair growth pathways.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
research CAG Repeat Testing of Androgen Receptor Polymorphism: Is This Necessary for the Best Clinical Management of Hypogonadism?
Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
research The Role of Androgen Therapy
Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
research Finasteride for Prostatic Disease: An Updated and Comprehensive Review
Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.
research Pathogenesis and Causes of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research The Effect of Finasteride in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.
research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Comorbidities in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.
research Antiandrogen Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Role of Insulin, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1, Hyperglycemic Food, and Milk Consumption in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Sex Differences in COVID-19: The Role of Androgens in Disease Severity and Progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Advances in Male Hormone Substitution Therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Novel Adenosine Triphosphate-Binding Cassette, Subfamily A, Member 12 Mutations Associated with Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma
New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
research What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?
Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.