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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research Adverse Reactions to Oral Retinoids: An Update
Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss With Oral Antiandrogens
Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
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 What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?
Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Effect of Metformin Using 2-Hour Postload Insulin for Measuring Insulin Resistance in Taiwanese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
research 5 mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research Treat Androgenetic Alopecia With Antiandrogens And Other Pharmacological And Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.
research Management of Hair Loss in Women
Certain medications and maintaining adequate iron levels can help manage women's hair loss.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research A 36-Year-Old Woman With an Unexpected Cause of Hypokalemia
A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
research 2014 Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement on Treatment and Return to Play of the Female Athlete Triad: 1st International Conference Held in San Francisco, California, May 2012 and 2nd International Conference Held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2013
The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
research Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Dermatologic Perspective and Successful Treatment with Losartan
Losartan may help treat Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms.
research Immunosuppressive Treatment for Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
research Ovarian Surgery for Symptom Relief in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ovarian drilling surgery is not clearly better than medical treatments for PCOS symptoms.
research Cutaneous Effects of the Most Commonly Used Antidepressant Medication, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
research Alopecia Triangularis Congenita in Combination with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research A Comparison Between Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Toward Optimal Health: Experts Discuss Facial Skin and Related Concerns in Women
Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
research Diagnosis and Management of Infertility Due to Anovulation
The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
research Summaries of Papers on Dermatological Conditions Conducted in 2008
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
research Skin Abnormality and Hair Loss: The Reproductive Endocrinological Viewpoint
Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
research When Should an Insulin Sensitizing Agent Be Used in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.