research Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
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research Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments
People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.
research Organotypic Skin Culture Systems for In Vitro Growth of Skin Tissues
Organotypic culture systems can grow skin tissues that mimic real skin functions and are useful for skin disease and hair growth research, but they don't fully replicate skin complexity.
research Endocrinological Evaluation and Hormonal Therapy for Women with Difficult Acne
Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
research Isolated Eyebrow And Eyelash Trichotillomania Mimicking Alopecia Areata
Some children and young adults with eyebrow and eyelash hair loss actually have a hair-pulling disorder, often with related psychological issues.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Androgenic Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Implications for Patient Compliance
Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
research Long-Term Response of Hirsutism and Other Hyperandrogenic Symptoms to Combination Therapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
research Effects of Oral Contraceptives on the Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
research Cutaneous Effects in Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
research Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
research Effects of Oral Contraceptives on the Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial
Oral contraceptives with CPA improve overall quality of life for women with PCOS.
research Effects of Oral Contraceptives on the Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial
Oral contraceptives with cyproterone acetate improved quality of life for women with PCOS more than those with levonorgestrel.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research The Pill: Pimples, Pigmentation, and Alopecia?
Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
research Contraceptive Methods for Adolescents
Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.
research Obsessive-Compulsive Skin Disorders: A Novel Classification Based on Degree of Insight
The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
research Assessing Medication Use Patterns Among Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South Korea: A Retrospective Study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research Hormonal Contraceptives: Pharmacology Tailored to Women's Health
New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
research Testosterone Levels in Relation to Oral Contraceptive Use and the Androgen Receptor CAG and GGC Length Polymorphisms in Healthy Young Women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
research Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Aged 20–54 Years
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.
research 5-Alpha-Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism and Its Relationship with Middle-Phalangeal Hair and Serum Concentrations in Healthy Men
Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.
research The Hyperandrogenic-Insulin-Resistant Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome: Therapeutic Response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate: Benefits and Efficacy
Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate is a safe and effective birth control pill that also helps regulate menstrual cycles, reduces period pain, and treats certain skin and hair conditions.
research Profile of the Progesterone Derivative Chlormadinone Acetate: Pharmacodynamic Properties and Therapeutic Applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
research Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events in Women with Androgen Excess
Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
research Hepatotoxicity with Low- and Ultralow-Dose Flutamide: A Surveillance Study on 203 Hyperandrogenic Young Females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.