June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study determined that men taking finasteride 1 mg/day exhibited significantly reduced sperm production and morphology compared to controls, although there were no notable changes in hormonal, sexual, or psychological function.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Saw Palmetto at a physiological dose partially inhibited 5-α-reductase and improved hormonal balance, inflammation, and mitochondrial function, with synergy observed when combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, enhancing male prostatic and endocrine health without endocrine side effects.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that Saw Palmetto, at a physiological dose, partially inhibits 5-alpha-reductase and, when combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, demonstrates a synergistic effect in restoring hormonal balance, reducing inflammation, and improving hair density, urinary flow, and oxidative biomarkers in related male health conditions.
June 2026 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This article presents the SH-1 molecule as a novel AR antagonist for androgenetic alopecia treatment, highlighting its tissue-specific action and potential for commercialization, but provides no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes SH‑1 as a next-generation androgen receptor antagonist designed for localized treatment of androgenetic alopecia, aiming to reverse follicular miniaturization while maintaining endocrine balance. Unlike traditional therapies, SH‑1 offers tissue-specific action, avoiding systemic effects.
October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review found that hyperandrogenism in premenopausal women is linked to a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases regardless of obesity, while in postmenopausal women, these risks depend on obesity.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the sources, classifications, and effects of hormones, their role in disease treatment and food security, and reports no new results.
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the role of vitamin D and its metabolites in regulating calcium homeostasis and highlights their effects on the intestine, kidney, bone, and parathyroid gland, without reporting new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Health Nanotechnology” This narrative review suggests that nanoformulated phytochemicals hold promise for managing polycystic ovarian syndrome, but their efficacy and safety compared to standard treatments require further validation through clinical studies.
November 2025 in “Scholarly Commons (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University)” This review discusses how urban air pollutants may influence the regulation of JAK3 signaling in alopecia areata and reports no new experimental results; the authors integrate existing data to map potential pathways and biomarkers.
August 2023 in “MOJ women's health” This review discusses the potential role of brown adipose tissue in managing polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it highlights a need for further research on this therapeutic avenue.
January 2023 in “Sibirskij medicinskij vestnik” This analysis explores possible causes of menstrual irregularities in women with PCOS following COVID-19, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses differences in hair loss among monozygotic female twins despite identical genetics and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2013 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This study found that women with androgenic alopecia often have increased dihydrotestosterone levels, suggesting potentially enhanced activity of 5-alpha-reductase, with the saliva free testosterone level providing valuable hormonal background information.
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report describes a 19-year-old girl with PCOS who experienced symptom improvement, including normalized menstruation, after two months of Ayurvedic treatment.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, a 26-year-old woman with hypothyroidism experienced significant improvements in energy, emotional balance, and physical discomfort after individualized homeopathic treatment with Kalium carbonium, demonstrating the potential benefits of a holistic approach to care.
January 2025 in “Open Science Framework” The project aims to validate a nutritional intervention targeting the Redox–NO–Androgen Axis to restore mitochondrial, endothelial, and hormonal balance in male health disorders related to oxidative stress.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” This review highlights that the epidermis acts as an endocrine organ, synthesizing and responding to hormones such as corticosteroids and Vitamin D, impacting processes like hair growth and immune response, and participating in regulating endocrine balance.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” This research highlights that engineered mice lacking the vitamin D receptor show multiple health issues similar to human vitamin D deficiency, underscoring the widespread impacts of the vitamin D endocrine system.
May 2025 in “IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY” This review explores current research on how dietary phytochemicals may help manage male androgen disorders by affecting hormone levels and endocrine function, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles and mechanisms in hormonal health, but does not report specific results.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses dermatologic signs in childhood endocrine disorders and highlights their importance in early diagnosis and treatment, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The authors concluded that incorporating routine endocrinology consultations into transplant care could address CNI-related endocrine toxicities, but prospective studies are needed to assess the impact on graft and patient survival.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men taking 1 mg/day of finasteride had significantly reduced sperm production and morphology but similar hormonal, sexual, and psychological profiles compared to controls, suggesting finasteride affects semen quality without altering other physiological functions.
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses the multifaceted role of vitamin D in the body, noting its influence on calcium balance, hair cycle maintenance, cell proliferation, cardiovascular function, and immune modulation, with no new clinical results reported.
175 citations
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January 2020 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” These guidelines recommend testing thyroid function in patients with obesity due to common hypothyroidism, and highlight that weight loss is crucial for addressing hormonal imbalances, with only modest weight loss benefits from treating endocrine disorders.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This analysis explores the potential benefits of various nutraceuticals, such as Ashwagandha, Cinnamon, and Fenugreek, in managing Polycystic Ovarian Disease, suggesting these may improve menstrual regularity, insulin sensitivity, and other symptoms when used alongside conventional treatments.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This paper reviews Ayurveda and Yoga as holistic approaches for managing PCOS, highlighting their potential efficacy in restoring hormonal balance and improving reproductive health but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the potential link between long-term transdermal exposure to sex hormones from antiperspirants and increased breast and prostate cancer rates, calling for further research to confirm this theory.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights that declining testosterone levels are a complex public health issue potentially influenced by modifiable lifestyle factors and environmental stressors, suggesting integrated strategies may be needed to address the trend's impacts on health.