research Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman: Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
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research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are postmenopausal women, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride can improve or stabilize the condition.
research Do Men's Faces Really Signal Heritable Immunocompetence?
Masculine facial features may not reliably indicate heritable health, and more research is needed.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research Endocrine Care of Transpeople Part I: A Review of Cross-Sex Hormonal Treatments, Outcomes, and Adverse Effects in Transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
research Genetics and Other Factors in the Etiology of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research How Real Is Senescent Alopecia? A Histopathologic Approach
Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
research Testosterone Therapy in Men: Clinical and Pharmacological Perspectives
Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
research Detection of Urine Metabolites in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by UPLC Triple-TOF-MS
Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Dermatology Care Behind Bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research Medical Options for Care of Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth
Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
research Women's Health Considerations for Lipid Management
The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
research Gender-Specific Risk Factors for Androgenetic Alopecia in the Korean General Population: Associations with Medical Comorbidities and General Health Behaviors
AGA risk factors include age, smoking, hypertension for men, and age, dyslipidemia for women; lifestyle changes may help prevention.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients
The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.
research Impact of Hormones on Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
research Ovarian Stromal Hyperthecosis and Hyperandrogenemia Refractory to Hormonal Suppression
Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Tackling Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that management strategies for PCOS are important due to its common occurrence and associated health risks.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Ovaries Reveal Their Inner Testes: A Case of Tumorous Hyperandrogenism
A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.