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Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.
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research Healthy Lifestyle and Dietary Approaches to Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review
Eating healthy, exercising, and changing behaviors are the best first steps to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
research The Role of Hormonal Imbalances in Amenorrhea
Hormonal imbalances are a key cause of missed menstrual periods in women.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Hair Growth Control by Follistatin
Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.
research Short- and Long-Term Clinical Skin Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Trans Men
Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Efficacy and Safety of Tracnil Administration in Patients with Dermatological Manifestations of PCOS: An Open-Label Single-Arm Study
Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.
research The Effects of Oral 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Penile Intracavernosal Pressures and Penile Morphology in a Rat Model
Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
research Pharmacodynamic Evaluation: Endocrinology
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
research Progress on the Road to Better Medical Care for Transgender Patients
The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.
research Spironolactone in Combination Drug Therapy for Unresponsive Hirsutism
Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
research New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
research A Perspective on the Evolving Landscape in Male Reproductive Medicine
Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
research Raising Threshold for Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Excludes Population of Patients with Metabolic Risk
Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research A Case Report of Cushing’s Disease Presenting as Hair Loss
Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
research Diagnosis of an Indistinct Leydig Cell Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research Spironolactone Therapy in Hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Adult Patients with Aphallia: Were They Fertile?
The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
research Definition of Hyperandrogenism
The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety
Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.