38 citations
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October 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study found that in young men with post-finasteride syndrome, there are potential genetic risk factors associated with psychological and sexual dysfunctions, suggesting genetic screening may be beneficial before prescribing finasteride.
April 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This review reports that hyperandrogenic conditions in women, which affect skin and overall well-being, lack dedicated treatment guidelines, presenting challenges in standardizing care.
January 2024 in “Medicina” This study assessed outcomes and complications of upper-face feminization surgery among 20 transgender patients, highlighting that insufficient browbone reduction was a common issue in prior surgeries, and emphasizing meticulous planning to prevent revisions and dissatisfaction.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study reported that testosterone levels over 150 ng/dL combined with lack of testosterone suppression during a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test may indicate androgen-producing tumors, though this wasn't consistent across all cases.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Fertility Research and Practice” This study presents a new survey instrument that was cognitively tested for understanding menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess, including hirsutism, alopecia, and acne.
96 citations
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October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that long-term GnRH agonist administration in premenopausal women with polycystic ovarian disease resulted in persistent suppression of ovarian steroid secretion, while adrenal steroid levels remained unchanged.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review outlines the challenges in diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women, focusing on its manifestations like hirsutism, acne, and virilization, but provides no new results.
October 1984 in “Kidney international” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with a history of ambiguous genitalia and complex medical conditions, including a pelvic mass and hirsutism, observed from childhood to adulthood.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “Annals of General Psychiatry” This study found that males treated with serotonergic antidepressants had an increased risk of erectile dysfunction, with an adjusted odds ratio of 3.2, and the risk for post-SSRI sexual dysfunction was 0.46%, emphasizing the importance of informed consent due to these potential irreversible side effects.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “The European Research Journal” In this study, self-esteem, body image, and sexual function in women significantly improved after total laser pubic hair removal.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses skin diseases in transgender patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy and procedures, highlighting unique conditions and the underdiagnosis that affects their quality of life and mental health.
35 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that current diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic pelvic pain syndrome lack robust evidence, suggesting a need for further research.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” This review discusses various aspects of Impulse Control Disorders, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight existing knowledge gaps and the need for proven treatments.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that dutasteride use is associated with increased reports of sexual dysfunction, based on data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This commentary reviews the post-Finasteride syndrome and argues that while the condition's validity is debated, comprehensive guidelines are needed to address related risks and treatment options; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that signs of potential adverse events varied based on demographic and health factors in a large cohort, suggesting the need for more inclusive evaluations to better understand these differences at a population level.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses persistent sexual and nonsexual adverse effects of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in younger men, including erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression. It reports no new clinical results but emphasizes further research is needed.
October 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” In this narrative review, the authors discuss the potential impact of hormone therapy on androgenetic alopecia among transgender individuals, especially transgender men using testosterone, and its adverse effects on emotional well-being and body image within a socially stigmatized population.
41 citations
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February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” This review discusses various cutaneous side effects potentially linked to oral contraceptive use but provides no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more evidence in certain associations.
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a rare instance of Satoyoshi syndrome in a 27-year-old Asian American woman, notable for her normal ovarian function despite typical syndrome features.
May 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride treatment for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction.
17 citations
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the management of androgenic disorders in women, highlighting that treatment is generally more effective than recognized, though improvement may take weeks or months to appear.
10 citations
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December 2018 in “Internal Medicine” This study reports two cases of myasthenia gravis patients with thymoma who exhibited various autoimmune symptoms including alopecia, suggesting a link between thymus-related immune dysregulation and comorbid conditions.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry” This case study reports on a 44-year-old male exhibiting persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms described as Post-Finasteride Syndrome after discontinuing long-term finasteride use, highlighting the ongoing debate regarding its classification as a true disease process.
June 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study assessed clinical patterns of skin and mucosal symptoms in postmenopausal women, finding that a significant number experienced conditions like atrophic vaginitis, oral complaints, and hair loss, often without realizing their menopausal link.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This article discusses sexual interests and behavior in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome and notes the lack of prior descriptions in this area, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “The Aging Male” This retrospective pharmacovigilance study reviewed adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025 for drugs treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, identifying distinct safety signals for α1-blockers, 5ARIs, and PDE5I, including some potential new adverse events that require further investigation.