research Androgenic Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Implications for Patient Compliance
Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research The Effectiveness of Adding Low-Level Light Therapy to Minoxidil 5% Solution in the Treatment of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men
Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research Women's Health Care During the Perimenopause
The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.
research Premature Adrenarche, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Intrauterine Growth Retardation: Does a Relationship Exist?
Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.
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 Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Patient with 17α-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism Management
Low-level light therapy, possibly combined with other treatments, may become a leading hair loss treatment, while hirsutism often worsens with age and lacks preventive options.
research Drug Therapy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
research Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Androgenetic Alopecia – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Low-level laser therapy is safe but not significantly better than minoxidil alone for hair growth.
research Endocrine Aspects of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.
research Progesterone-Independent Neurosteroid Regulation of Alpha2-GABA-A Receptors in the Hippocampus Subfields
Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.
research Within-Person Changes of Cortisol, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Testosterone, Estradiol, and Progesterone in Hair Across Pregnancy, with Comparison to a Non-Pregnant Reference Group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Alters Pregnane Metabolism in the Late Pregnant Mare
Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
research Molecular Interactions of Natural and Synthetic Steroids in Female Hamsters’ Flank Organs
Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
research Peripubertal Testosterone, 17β-Estradiol and Progesterone Concentrations in Hair and Nails in Dobermann Dogs
Hair and nails can show hormone changes during puberty in dogs.
research Major Approaches of Molecular and Physiopathological Mechanisms for Hormonal Treatment of Melasma: A Systematic Review
Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
research Hormones and Absence Epilepsy
Stress and hormones like progesterone can affect absence seizures, but their effects change with different life stages.
research Use of Oral Contraceptives in the Management of Acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research Therapies
The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
research Regarding Prostate-Specific Antigen: Let's Not Shoot the Messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
research Does Propecia Cause More Harm Than Good: Assessing Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Effects of Finasteride on Male Health
Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
research Androgen Replacement in Women: A Commentary
Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
research Causes and Management of Pica Disorder Among Central Iraqi Peoples
Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.