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February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
January 2016 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
January 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.
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June 2012 in “Endocrinology” High levels of androgens during early development may cause PCOS-like symptoms.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
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January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” The review concludes that innovations in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and developmental biology are essential for effective tissue repair and organ transplants.
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April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” Zinc is important for growth and health in animals, plants, and humans, and not having enough can cause various problems.
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December 2001 in “Urology” Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
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September 2019 in “South Asian research journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Heavy metals in personal care products can cause serious health issues like cancer and hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Endocrinology and metabolism” An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.
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January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
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October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
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May 2022 in “Aging” Si Jun Zi Tang may slow aging by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
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September 2014 in “Pharmacotherapy” Hormone therapy can improve mental health and quality of life for people with gender dysphoria, but long-term effects need more research.
May 2017 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Men with early hair loss and certain health factors may have a higher risk of developing reproductive issues, similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in women.
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
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July 1979 in “Canadian journal of biochemistry” Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.
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