12 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Watercress extract helps increase hair growth and thickness by blocking hair loss factors.
3 citations,
June 2021 in “Cosmetics” A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New drugs and therapies targeting specific pathways show promise in treating advanced prostate cancer.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
78 citations,
November 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
21 citations,
July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
9 citations,
May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
9 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
March 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Topical corticosteroids may be a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata in children.
34 citations,
December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care” Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman developed Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency from using fluticasone and ritonavir together.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Marijuana use may be linked to lower TSH levels, but the exact cause is unclear.
December 2018 in “Journal of Advances in VetBio Science and Techniques” Low testosterone might be a common cause of hair loss in male dogs.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
121 citations,
November 2020 in “Endocrine” 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.
68 citations,
February 2019 in “Urology” Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
9 citations,
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7 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The secretome from mesenchymal stromal cells shows promise for improving facial nerve injury treatment.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
1 citations,
November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.