research Increased Frequency of Heterozygosity for 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Among Hirsute Females
Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.
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research Rational Investigations in the Diagnosis and Management of Women with Hirsutism or Androgenetic Alopecia
Diagnose and manage hair issues in women by checking medical conditions and using personalized treatments.
research Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Woman with an Adrenal Nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Emerging Medication for the Treatment of Male Hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action, and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Androgen Receptor Ligands: Agonists and Antagonists
Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.
research Metastatic Embryonal Cell Carcinoma with High Testosterone and Absence of Secondary Sexual Characteristics
Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
research A Rare Case of an Androgen-Producing Stromal Luteoma of the Ovary in a Postmenopausal Woman, Diagnosed by Selective Venous Blood Sampling
Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Sex Differences in COVID-19: The Role of Androgens in Disease Severity and Progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Is Early Onset Androgenic Alopecia a Marker of Metabolic Syndrome and Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis in Young Indian Male Patients?
Early balding in young Indian men may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and potential heart disease.
research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research Antiandrogenic Activities of Glycyrrhiza Glabra in Male Rats
Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
research The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Sexual Dysfunction, Including Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Current Understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
research The Dihydrotestosterone Hypothesis of Prostate Cancer and Its Therapeutic Implications
The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
research Finasteride Inhibits 5α-Reductase Activity in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: Prediction of Its Therapeutic Application in Androgen-Related Skin Diseases
Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
research The Effects of Finasteride on Hair Growth, Hair Cycle Stage, and Serum Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Adult Male and Female Stumptail Macaques
Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
research Testosterone Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Testosterone Levels in Relation to Oral Contraceptive Use and the Androgen Receptor CAG and GGC Length Polymorphisms in Healthy Young Women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
research Circulating Testosterone and Feather-Gene Expression of Receptors and Metabolic Enzymes in Relation to Melanin-Based Coloration in the Barn Owl
Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research Androgen Treatment in Adolescent Males With Hypogonadism
Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.