research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
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research Pharmacology of Different Progestogens: The Special Case of Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research A Quantitative Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Steroids from Human Scalp Hair
The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action, and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Pharmacological Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats
Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.
research Skin Surgery: Volumes I and II
The document suggests improvements for a hair and scalp disease book and recommends a two-volume skin surgery reference for dermatologists.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Choice of Treatment for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that metformin is a first-line treatment for PCOS, particularly for restoring ovulation and increasing pregnancy rates, with other treatments depending on specific symptoms.
research Contraception And The Skin
Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
research Antiandrogen Therapy of Acne, Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Venous and Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
research Implanon and Alopecia: A Case Report
The contraceptive implant Implanon may be linked to hair loss, but the reported case of alopecia could be unrelated to the implant.
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
research The Pill: Pimples, Pigmentation, and Alopecia?
Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Comprehensive Review
The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
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 Profile of the Progesterone Derivative Chlormadinone Acetate: Pharmacodynamic Properties and Therapeutic Applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
research Hirsutism, Postpartum Telogen Effluvium, and Male Pattern Alopecia
Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
research Rat Steroid 5α-Reductase Kinetic Characteristics: Extreme pH-Dependency of the Type II Isozyme in Prostate and Epididymis Homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women: An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.