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Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Practical Review of Possible Medical Treatments Based on Over 350 Hidradenitis Patients
Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy
Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
research Stroke Risk Factors Unique to Women
Women have unique stroke risks due to hormones, contraceptives, pregnancy, and menopause.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.
research Neurosteroids in Adult Hippocampus of Male and Female Rodents: Biosynthesis and Actions of Sex Steroids
Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.
research Androgen Insufficiency in Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators Negatively Regulate Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Growth and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Stem Cell Signaling
SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
research Androgens and Ovarian Function: Translation from Basic Discovery Research to Clinical Impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne in Hyperandrogenism
Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
research Hormonal Therapies for Individuals with Intersex Conditions
research Towards The Validation Of Endogenous Steroid Testing In Wildlife Hair
Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Hormonal Treatment of Transgender Women with Oral Estradiol
Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
research Membrane Androgen Receptors May Mediate Androgen Reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
research Colchicine in Managing Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review
Colchicine might help treat different skin diseases, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safe dosage.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent Girls
PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.
research Regression of Pathological Changes Induced by Long-Term Administration of Contraceptive Steroids to Rodents
The study investigated the effects of long-term administration of contraceptive steroids, specifically quingestanol acetate and quinestrol, on rodents over 50 weeks, followed by a 30-week observation period. The treatment led to several adverse effects, including hair loss, ataxia due to pituitary enlargement, mammary chain masses with adenocarcinoma, lens opacities, ovarian atrophy, and uterine atrophic changes. After cessation of treatment, some conditions, such as mammary gland tumors and ataxia, showed regression, while hair loss and lens opacities persisted. The study highlighted the potential for regression of certain steroid-induced pathologic changes, although tegumentary and ocular changes remained unaffected.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-Depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research Research Gaps in Medical Treatment of Transgender and Nonbinary People
More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
research Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Population
Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.
research Impact of Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Leaves Extract on Mice Hair Growth
Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Update
Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
research Skin Disease Related to Metabolic Syndrome in Women
Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
research Gender Identity and Transition: Relationships With Sleep Disorders in US Youth
Transgender youth have more sleep disorders, but gender-affirming therapy may help reduce them.
research Testosterone Therapy for Women with Low Sexual Desire: A Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.