This study synthesizes current evidence showing that menopause involves a predictable endocrine transition, while male ageing features a more variable testosterone decline, necessitating a nuanced clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
August 2025 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” This study investigated psychosocial adaptation in women with diffuse alopecia, finding that adaptation disorders, particularly related to depression and anxiety, more significantly impacted psychosocial adaptation than the alopecia's origin, highlighting areas for targeted psychological intervention.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” This Mendelian randomization study found that specific dietary patterns, such as consuming antioxidant-rich foods like melon and tea, may have protective effects against hair loss, while processed carbohydrates, alcohol, and certain dairy products could increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found a bidirectional causal association between major depression disorder and alopecia areata, but no association between mental disorders and androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a focus on mental health strategies for alopecia areata management.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that the relationship between AA disease severity and psychological issues like anxiety and depression varies by country, sex, and age, indicating more detailed research is needed to fully understand its global mental health impact.
This study identified specific gut bacterial pathways that may serve as potential therapeutic targets for managing androgenetic alopecia in obese individuals.
This review discusses the complex causal relationships between testosterone exposure and various health outcomes, but notes that the studies reviewed show substantial heterogeneity.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study used Mendelian randomization analysis to find a significant causal relationship between high fasting insulin levels and androgenetic alopecia, while identifying potential core genes and metabolic pathways that could mediate this link.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that androgenetic alopecia may increase the risk of developing depression, but depression does not significantly contribute to the onset of androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Journal of Men s Health” This article reports that the rise in erectile dysfunction among young men may be linked to mental health issues and societal pressures, with online communities often encouraging risky substance use like anabolic steroids and finasteride, which can exacerbate psychological and physical health problems.
December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review found that hormones significantly impact women's health and athletic performance, influencing the menstrual cycle, menopause, and exercise responses, while therapies like contraception and hormone replacement require personalized approaches to balance benefits and risks.
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study investigates the potential causal relationship between hypothyroidism and hair loss conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, noting that previous studies have reported inconsistent findings. Results are not yet detailed.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study investigated the effects of heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum LM1020 on hair growth and reported increased hair density, improved cellular activity, and beneficial scalp microbiota changes in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
April 2024 in “Prostate international” In this study using Mendelian randomization analysis, researchers found no causal relationship between androgenic alopecia and prostate cancer risk, suggesting that previously observed associations in epidemiological studies might not be causal.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study found that certain gut microbiota are linked with androgenetic alopecia, identifying both risk and protective microbial factors, which could inform targeted probiotic strategies for managing AGA.
March 2024 in “Journal of Applied and Natural Science” This study found that administering an alcoholic extract of Mentha spicata leaves significantly reduced testosterone levels and aggressive behavior in female rats with elevated testosterone, suggesting its potential protective role against such symptoms.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis found a causal link between alopecia areata and hypothyroidism, indicating that each condition may influence the other, while no similar relationship was observed between androgenetic alopecia and hypothyroidism.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, Brazilian postmenopausal women reported that menopause significantly deteriorates the quality of their skin, nails, and hair, negatively affecting self-esteem and quality of life, with a need for better understanding of hormone replacement therapy's dermatological effects.
This study discusses the impact of scientific advancements and health literacy on improving menopausal health outcomes, emphasizing the importance of preparatory strategies during the peri-menopausal phase to manage symptoms and invest in a healthier future for women, even in low middle-income countries like Sri Lanka.
January 2021 in “Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University)” This study concluded that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers superior benefits over standard moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in improving aerobic capacity, insulin sensitivity, hormonal profiles, and anxiety scores in overweight women with PCOS.
January 2018 in “International journal for pharmaceutical research scholars” In this study, topical application of tonic preparations containing 5% ethanol extract of Phyllanthus niruri to shaved mice showed potential as a hair growth enhancer, as indicated by observations of increased hair length and weight over a 21-day period.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
January 2008 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Healthy aging can be promoted through physical activity, lifestyle changes, and certain treatments.
August 2026 in “npj Biofilms and Microbiomes” In this study, researchers observed menopausal stage-specific differences in the prevalence and abundance of Malassezia species on the skin of 345 Asian women, linking menopause-driven skin changes to Malassezia-induced keratinocyte dysfunction and inflammation, which could contribute to dermatological diseases.
This review introduces the pilocutaneous syndrome of menopause, a set of skin and hair changes linked to estrogen decline, and discusses its recognition, diagnosis, and management without reporting new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology” This study explored postpartum body image and menstruation experiences among 11 UK mothers, identifying themes of body dissatisfaction and the stress of resumed menstruation, while highlighting the need for better healthcare support and the positive role of reframing body perceptions towards functionality.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found no causal relationship between obesity and androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that their previously observed link is likely due to confounding factors.
June 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study explored the relationship between menopause symptoms and hair cortisol concentrations among midlife Latinas, finding that vasomotor symptoms were associated with higher hair cortisol levels, suggesting a link warranting further investigation with larger sample sizes and multiple time points.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 84% of menopausal participants in England reported hair symptoms like shedding, thinning, and texture changes, with many seeking advice online and from nonmedical sources, highlighting the need for better information and support pathways.