research Sex Hormones in SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility: Key Players or Confounders?
Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
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research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research The Influence of Cyclosporine A Therapy on Sex Hormone Levels in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Cyclosporine A therapy changes sex hormone levels differently in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women with primary biliary cirrhosis.
research Multidisciplinary Treatment of Transgender Woman With Severe Gender Dysphoria and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders - Case Report
The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research Finasteride/Testosterone Undecanoate in Female to Male Transgender Patients with Androgenic Alopecia
Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
research Effective Medical Treatment for Common Baldness in Women
Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
research Interventions for Hirsutism Excluding Laser and Photoepilation Therapy Alone: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review Including GRADE Assessments
Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Rate of Hair Growth in Hirsute Females
Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
research Relapse of Hirsutism Following Long-Term Successful Treatment with Estrogen-Progestogen Combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
research Contraceptive Care of Androgenized Women with a Low-Dose Cyproterone Acetate Monophasic Preparation
Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.
research The Organ-Maintained Human Sebaceous Gland
Human sebaceous glands can grow normally for a week without certain growth factors, and adding estrogen reduces their oil production without affecting cell growth.
research Analysis of Steroids and Binding Proteins in the Blood of Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
research Steroid Inhibitors of Androgen-Potentiated Actions on Skin
Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
research Rates of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms in Relatives of Patients With PCOS
Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
research Effects of Minoxidil 2% vs. Cyproterone Acetate Treatment on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled, 12-Month Randomized Trial
Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.
research Endometrioid Adenofibroma Arising in an Endometriotic Cyst
A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.
research Clinical Markers of Hyperandrogenism and Response to Conventional Antibiotic Therapy in Women with Acne Vulgaris
Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss with Acromegaly
Hair loss improved after removing pituitary tumor.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.
research Association Between Smoking and Hair Loss: Another Opportunity for Health Education Against Smoking?
Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
research Estrogen Functions in Skin and Skin Appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research Peripheral Androgens And The Role Of Androstanediol Glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research Gender Aspects in Skin Diseases
Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
research Prolonged Treatment with Finasteride (a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor) Does Not Affect Bone Density and Metabolism
Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.
research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Low Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Young Women with Diffuse Hair Loss
Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.