research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
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90-120 / 378 results research Surgery of Solitary Vestibular Schwannomas
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes modest feminization in transgender female adolescents, and works better with added estrogens.
research An Unusual Cause of Hair Loss
A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth.
research Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research The Effects of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in the Aging Male: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
research Anabolic Effects of Testosterone Are Preserved During Inhibition of 5α-Reductase
Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.
research Response to Letter: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
research Thrombophilia and Polycythemia in a Woman With Budd-Chiari Syndrome
A woman with Budd-Chiari syndrome improved after treatment and needs a liver transplant, highlighting the importance of considering non-criteria antiphospholipid syndrome in similar cases.
research Case 3: The Hypothermic Newborn
The infant with a urea cycle disorder improved with treatment and a liver transplant.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research Decision Letter: Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization
Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.
research Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumors: Hormonal Profile After Dynamic Test with GnRH Analogue Triptorelin Represents a Useful Tool to Evaluate Tumoral Hyperandrogenism
Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cosmetic Surgery
Platelet-rich plasma may improve healing and hair growth in cosmetic surgery but results vary.
research Testosterone-Secreting Adrenal Adenoma Containing Crystalloids of Reinke in an Adult Female Patient
Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.
research Proxalutamide Improves Inflammatory, Immunologic, and Thrombogenic Markers in Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 Males and Females: An Exploratory Analysis of a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Early Antiandrogen Therapy with Proxalutamide
Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
research Transient Mitochondrial DNA Double Strand Breaks in Mice Cause Accelerated Aging Phenotypes in a ROS-Dependent but p53/p21-Independent Manner
Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
research Two Transgender Men Receiving Subdermal Testosterone Pellets for Gender Affirmation
Testosterone pellets might work for transgender men's hormone therapy, but more research is needed.
research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or With Finasteride Does Not Improve Measurements of Cognition in Healthy Older Men With Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.
research A Trichobezoar in a Child with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease: A Case Report
A gluten-free diet stopped a child's hair-eating behavior and suggested she had celiac disease.
research Effect of Applying Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum Subsp. Plantarum N793 to the Scalps of Men and Women with Thinning Hair: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study
N793 may improve hair density in people with mild hair thinning.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Evaluation of Non-Activated and Activated PRP in Hair Loss Treatment: Role of Growth Factor and Cytokine Concentrations Obtained by Different Collection Systems
PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
research The Disintegrin/Metalloproteinase Adam10 Is Essential for Epidermal Integrity and Notch-Mediated Signaling
Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
research Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gouty Arthritis in an Adult Patient with Down's Syndrome
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
research Nongenomic Effects of 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Cartilage Formation Deduced from Comparisons Between Cyp27b1 and Vdr Knockout Mice
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.
research Prolonged Hypotension Induced by Ingesting a Topical Minoxidil Solution: Analysis of Minoxidil and Its Metabolites
Swallowing a lot of minoxidil, a hair growth liquid, can cause severe and long-lasting low blood pressure.
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 Radiation-Induced Microvascular Injury as a Mechanism of Salivary Gland Hypofunction and Potential Target for Radioprotectors
Radiation damages salivary glands by harming blood vessels, but antioxidants might help protect them.