Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.

After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.

The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.

Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.

Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.