research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
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research Presentation of a Meningioma in a Transwoman After Nine Years of Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Intake: Case Report and Literature Review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research Effect of Estrogens on Skin Aging and the Potential Role of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
research Biology of Estrogens in Skin: Implications for Skin Aging
Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.
research Skin Aging and Menopause: Implications for Treatment
Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.
research Skin Connective Tissue and Aging
Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
research Stem Cells and Aberrant Signaling of Molecular Systems in Skin Aging
Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.
research The Impact of Sheep Testis Extract on Hair Follicle Growth and Skin Healing of Wistar Rats
Sheep testis extract significantly improves wound healing and hair growth in rats.
research Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Population
Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.
research What You Need to Know About Gender-Affirming Healthcare
The document concludes that respectful, gender-affirming healthcare improves mental health and encourages continued medical care for transgender and non-binary individuals.
research Characterizing Dermatological Conditions in the Transgender Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
research Spironolactone May Be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research Effect of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Hair Growth: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-Depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research Association of Surgical Risk With Exogenous Hormone Use in Transgender Patients
Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Androgen Receptors and Androgen-Dependent Initiation of Protein Synthesis in the Prostate
Prostate cells have proteins that bind to specific hormones, which can increase protein production when activated by these hormones.
research Successful Virilization of a PAIS Patient with a Missense Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Androgen Receptor Using Combined High-Dose Testosterone and Aromatase Inhibitor
A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Transfollicular Enhancement of Gel Containing Cationic Niosomes Loaded with Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Rice Bran Semi-Purified Fraction
The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.
research 17β-Estradiol Enhances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production and Dihydrotestosterone Antagonizes the Enhancement via the Regulation of Adenylate Cyclase in Differentiated THP-1 Cells
Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.
research Reversal of the Hair Loss Phenotype by Modulating the Estradiol-ANGPT2 Axis in the Mouse Model of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Adjusting estradiol-ANGPT2 levels can promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Effect of Testosterone, Dihydrotestosterone, Estradiol, and Cortisol on the Quality of Fresh and Cryopreserved Stallion Sperm
Higher testosterone harms sperm motility, while higher estradiol improves sperm survival.
research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research The Effects of Metformin, Ethinyl Estradiol/Cyproterone Acetate, and Their Combination Therapy on Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.
research The Effects of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in the Aging Male: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
research Systematically Optimized Coenzyme Q10-Loaded Novel Proniosomal Formulation for Treatment of Photo-Induced Aging in Mice: Characterization, Biocompatibility Studies, Biochemical Estimations, and Anti-Aging Evaluation
The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
research Factors Influencing Hydrocortisone Permeation Into Human Hair Follicles: Use of the Skin Sandwich System
Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Australia: The Prescription Patterns of Clinicians Experienced in Adult Transgender Healthcare
Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.
research Within-Person Changes of Cortisol, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Testosterone, Estradiol, and Progesterone in Hair Across Pregnancy, with Comparison to a Non-Pregnant Reference Group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.