10 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
10 citations,
September 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Allopregnanolone increases KCC2 expression in baby male rats' brains, while finasteride doesn't affect it.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” About 19.4% of Iranian women in the study have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the most common type involving irregular periods and high male hormone levels, but their heart and metabolic health is similar to women without the condition.
9 citations,
November 2018 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.
8 citations,
March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
6 citations,
October 2015 in “Clinical Case Reports” A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.
6 citations,
April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
6 citations,
June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “in Vivo” Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
5 citations,
October 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Physiology & Behavior” Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
4 citations,
January 2013 in “PubMed” Testosterone and finasteride raise insulin and zinc, lower chromium in male rats.
3 citations,
July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
3 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing” Continuing education programs significantly increased rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about PCOS.
2 citations,
May 2017 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.
2 citations,
August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
2 citations,
November 1995 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
2 citations,
August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
April 2024 in “Indian Scientific Journal Of Research In Engineering And Management” PCOS affects many women and requires early detection and symptom management.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Sex steroids affect the MafB gene differently in male and female hamsters.
January 2022 in “International journal of zoological investigations” Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is common in overweight urban college girls and may increase the risk of heart and metabolic problems.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.