research Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
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research Immunoreactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Entry Proteins ACE-2 and TMPRSS-2 in Murine Models of Hormonal Manipulation, Aging, and Cardiac Injury
Age affects how certain proteins involved in COVID-19 infection are expressed in mice, but sex hormones and heart injury do not.
research What Does the Research Say About Androgen Use and Cerebrovascular Events?
Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
research Quantification of the Vitamin D Receptor-Coregulator Interaction
Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
research Pre-Receptor Regulation of the Androgen Receptor
Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on the Hypothesis of Pathogenesis and Treatment
The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Disorders of Excessive Hair Growth in Adolescents
Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
research Skin Disease Related to Metabolic Syndrome in Women
Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
research Inhibitory Effects of Tripterygium Wilfordii Multiglycoside on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats
Tripterygium wilfordii multiglycoside effectively reduced prostate enlargement in rats without harmful effects.
research Permanent Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients: Role of Taxanes and Endocrine Therapies
Some breast cancer treatments, like taxanes, can cause long-term hair loss.
research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline 2024
The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.
research Hair Loss in Women: Female Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss
The document concludes that hair loss in women can be treated with topical treatments or hormone therapy depending on the cause.
research Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
research Aldo-Keto Reductase (AKR) 1C3 Inhibitors: A Patent Review
The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Mechanisms of Action of Dehydroepiandrosterone
DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.
research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
research Cardiovascular Effects of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.
research Role of Oxidative Stress in Obese and Nonobese PCOS Patients
Oxidative stress is higher in women with PCOS, especially if they're obese, and it may increase their risk of heart disease.
research Considerations for Providing Pediatric Gender-Affirmative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Example of Disrupted Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Mediated Immunological Homeostasis in the Skin?
Excessive sun protection might cause frontal fibrosing alopecia by disrupting skin immune balance.
research Quercetin and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Exploring Hormone Therapy Effects on Reproduction and Health in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
research Lipedema and Lipedematous Scalp: An Overview
Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
research Oxytocin Receptor Is Present in Keratinocytes Near Touch and Pain Sensory Neurons
Oxytocin receptors are found in skin cells near touch and pain neurons.
research Structural Perspectives on the Androgen Receptor, the Elusive Shape-Shifter
The androgen receptor's shape-changing ability helps it function but can lead to cancer treatment resistance.
research iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomics Revealing the Therapeutic Mechanism of a Medicinal and Edible Formula YH0618 in Reducing Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia by Targeting Keratins and TGF-β/Smad3 Pathway
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
research Obtaining a Pregnancy in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Using Myo-Inositol
Myo-inositol-based treatments greatly improve pregnancy chances for women with PCOS.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.