research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Antagonism of NMDA Receptors as a Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Measurement of Steroid Hormones by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry with Small Amounts of Hair
A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
research Prevalence of Hyperprolactinaemia in Female Premenopausal Blood Donors
A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
research Assessment of the Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Interaction Between Terazosin and Finasteride
Terazosin and finasteride together cause no major issues.
research Potentiality of Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Aqueous Extract of Abrus Precatorius Linn. on Wistar Albino Rats
The Abrus precatorius extract can effectively promote hair growth similar to standard treatments.
research Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Complex Condition with Psychological, Reproductive, and Metabolic Manifestations That Impacts Health Across the Lifespan
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research Metabolic Features of the Reproductive Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.
research Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
research Prevalence of Functional Disorders of Androgen Excess in Unselected Premenopausal Women: A Study in Blood Donors
Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.
research Pharmacological Interventions for Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene (SHBG) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean Women
Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
research Prevalence of Hyperandrogenic States in Late Adolescent and Young Women: Epidemiological Survey on Italian High-School Students
Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.
research Patient-Perceived Importance of Negative Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Hair loss greatly affects women's mental health and appearance satisfaction.
research Psychological Aspects of Hyperandrogenic States in Late Adolescent and Young Women
Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study
High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
research Human Pollution Exposure Correlates With Accelerated Ultrastructural Degradation of Hair Fibers
Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone for Women in the Peri- or Postmenopausal Phase
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.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Towards Best Practice in Hair Metabolomic Studies: Systematic Investigation on the Impact of Hair Length and Color
Hair color and length affect metabolite profiles in hair, so they should be considered in hair analysis.
research Tattoos: A Summary Knowledge for the Practicing Clinician
Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.
research Association of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene Ser680Asn (rs6166) Polymorphism with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Evidence of the Moderating Role of Hair Cortisol and Hair Cortisone in the Relationship Between Work Stress and Depression Symptoms Among Chinese Fishermen
Hair cortisol and cortisone levels may affect how work stress influences depression in Chinese fishermen.
research Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women: What Is the Evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Association of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 2 Apa1 A820G Gene (rs680) Polymorphism with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A certain gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome in South Indian women.
research Gonads
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
research Clinical Management in Psychodermatology
The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.