11 citations
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July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” This review discusses the role of oestrogens in stimulating linear bone growth and pubertal changes in both boys and girls, highlighting their influence on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor axis; it reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 1991 in “Urology” This article reviews the potential of combining antiandrogenic and antiestrogenic treatments for BPH, highlighting aromatase inhibitors, but presents no new clinical results; further research is needed.
7 citations
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October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” This review discusses the similarities in clinical, endocrine, and ultrasonographic features between PCOS and other disorders with excessive androgen secretion, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of exemestane as a treatment for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2013 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review discusses the prevalence and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women, particularly noting gaps in understanding its presence in adolescents, and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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August 2019 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” This study found that in male yaks, 5α-red1 may play a crucial role in synthesizing DHT to promote hair follicle growth, while E2 synthesized by epithelial cells may inhibit this growth through ERα.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This summary reviews the conflicting reports regarding 17β‐estradiol's effects on hair follicle growth, highlighting potential estrogen receptor-mediated impacts and calling for further research.
2 citations
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Han'gug sigpum yeong'yang gwahag hoeji/Journal of the Korean society of food science and nutrition” In this study, ELE was found to protect against oxidative stress-induced testosterone reduction in TM3 Leydig cells by increasing testosterone synthesis and decreasing its conversion.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This review outlines the major health consequences of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse, with a focus on sexual and reproductive issues, and suggests management prioritizes cessation and relapse prevention due to lack of robust randomized trials.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” In this study from IJIRT, researchers evaluated teaching programs focused on enhancing waste management knowledge among women, assessing the effectiveness of these educational initiatives.
December 2024 in “Era s journal of medical research” This source reports that PCOS, a complex endocrinal condition, is characterized by hyperandrogenism, which leads to symptoms like hirsutism, acne, and alopecia; genetic factors and hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis disruption play significant roles in its development, but more research is needed to understand these mechanisms fully.
This review discusses the complexities of managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in females, examining its various phenotypes and treatment options, but it does not present new clinical findings.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” This study suggests that the testosterone analogs 7α-Methyltestosterone and 7α-Ethyltestosterone may offer promising androgenic, progestogenic, and anabolic properties for development as male contraceptives.
October 2017 in “Springer eBooks” A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
8 citations
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August 2015 in “Endocrine” 51 citations
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July 2013 in “Brain Research” Testosterone needs to be converted to DHT to reduce stress response in male rats.
15 citations
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” Hair loss can occur as a side effect of certain breast cancer treatments, but minoxidil can help regrow hair.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study describes a rare instance of virilization during pregnancy in a woman with PCOS, with symptoms resolving post-delivery as testosterone levels normalized.
514 citations
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February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” This review discusses treatments for various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, including lifestyle changes, medical, and surgical interventions, but does not present new clinical results.
55 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This review summarizes research on androgens' roles in female reproductive function, noting their impact on IVF outcomes and the development of PCOS, and highlights the need for mechanism-based therapies.
11 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that bolandiol increased lean body mass and bone mineral density in castrate adult male rats, exhibiting tissue selectivity and acting through multiple receptor pathways with less potency compared to other androgens.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” This study found that developmental changes in testosterone synthesis and gene regulation may explain age differences in corticosterone release in response to stress between adolescent and adult rats.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of the testes in producing and functioning of testicular androgens and protein hormones, but it presents no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
November 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the hypotheses surrounding the developmental origins of polycystic ovary syndrome, particularly the role of prenatal androgen exposure, and reports no new experimental results.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This report presents a rare case of suspected 3β HSD deficiency in an adult female with symptoms like male pattern hair loss and low testosterone, suggesting a non-classical presentation.
199 citations
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July 2007 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found a significant positive association between cortisol levels in hair and feces of domestic cats and dogs, suggesting hair cortisol assays could be a viable option for monitoring chronic stress.
136 citations
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” This study found that testosterone increased seizure severity in mice and rats, with its neurosteroid metabolites playing a role in modulating seizure susceptibility.
102 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the effects of hormonal changes on hair follicles, concluding that hormones like androgens and estradiol significantly influence hair growth and cycle, while the roles of other hormones are still being researched.