27 citations
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October 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, daughters of women with PCOS and control daughters showed no significant differences in metabolic and hormonal parameters, but more PCOS daughters exhibited hirsutism at advanced pubertal stages.
24 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article reviews the use of hormonal therapies in dermatology, specifically focusing on their pathophysiologic rationale, indications, commonly used drugs, and pretreatment evaluations, and it reports no new research findings.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” In this review, researchers found no evidence of interactions between 5α-reductase inhibitors or spironolactone and endocrine therapies for breast cancer, with no consistent changes in estrogen levels or increased breast cancer risk associated with spironolactone usage.
21 citations
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” The researchers suggest that testosterone levels might influence COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, with low levels potentially protecting against infection but possibly worsening severe disease due to cytokine storm activation.
21 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review outlines the underlying pathophysiology and treatment options for the androgen excess and reproductive and metabolic manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no clinical results.
20 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This article reviews various hair abnormalities in adolescents and young adults and emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis and education for optimal patient outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” This article reviews treatment strategies for ovulation induction in women with PCOS seeking pregnancy, emphasizing lifestyle changes and pharmacological options, and reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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January 2008 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” This review discusses adrenal gland disease in ferrets, exploring its signs, potential contributing factors, and current treatment options, but it reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” This review discusses the management of hirsutism in women, highlighting promising treatments like metformin for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of understanding hair growth cycles and realistic treatment expectations; it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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August 2019 in “Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases” In this study, the authors observed that testosterone therapy shortened the QTc interval and normalized T-wave morphology in men with acquired LQTS or TdP linked to hypogonadism, suggesting testosterone may be helpful in treatment.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” In this review, the authors examined guidelines and literature on the non-operative treatment of gender dysphoria, highlighting the importance of personalized, multidisciplinary care, and noting that such treatment is generally safe and effective according to WPATH and Endocrine Society recommendations.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This article provides a comprehensive overview of polycystic ovary syndrome, its diagnosis, complications, and symptom-focused management options, but does not present new clinical findings.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent genetic findings on hormonal signaling pathways in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new study results but highlighting the need for further investigation.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses potential treatments for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of individualized antiandrogenic management to minimize side effects.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” This review discusses the role of oestrogens in stimulating linear bone growth and pubertal changes in both boys and girls, highlighting their influence on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor axis; it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This article discusses the basic care and issues primary care providers should consider when treating transgender patients, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the potential link between androgenetic alopecia and COVID-19 severity, examining the role of androgens and relevant treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal Of Endocrinology, Metabolism And Diabetes Of South Africa” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
9 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review examines the causes, assessment, and treatment options for hirsutism but presents no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on managing this condition.
9 citations
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” This article reviews the psychological impact of hirsutism, particularly its prevalence among women, and provides no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article reviews the impact of aging and related urologic conditions on male fertility, highlighting the effects of various treatments on sperm parameters and recommending pre-treatment counseling for fertility preservation. It reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This review discusses the impact of testosterone therapy on postmenopausal women's sexual function and well-being but notes a lack of long-term safety studies and debates on defining androgen insufficiency.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Headache” This source suggests that migraine prevalence increases in transgender women using oestrogen and decreases in transgender men using testosterone, with high oral oestrogen doses in transgender women potentially linked to aura risk.
7 citations
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of exemestane as a treatment for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer and reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 1992 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” This review discusses the unique challenges of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescents and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “JCRPE” This report presents a case of familial male-limited precocious puberty with a novel LHCGR gene mutation, where a boy responded well to treatment with bicalutamide and anastrozole.
6 citations
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January 2013 This chapter reviews hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new research findings.
6 citations
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September 2010 in “Current Urology Reports” This review focuses on recent advancements in understanding and treating ischemic and nonischemic priapism, but does not present new clinical results.