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.
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research Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer: An Umbrella Review of Prospective Observational Studies and Mendelian Randomization Analyses
Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
research Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women with Hyperandrogenism, Oligomenorrhea, or Polycystic Ovaries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Dutasteride: A Review of Its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Safety of Testosterone Treatment in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
research Combined Hormonal Contraception and Venous Thromboembolism
Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research Cardiovascular Profile of Pharmacological Agents Used for the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.
research Hallmark Evidence of Lipopolysaccharide Tolerance in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: LPS-Induced NFkB Suppression in Mononuclear Cells Linked to Hyperandrogenism
High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.
research Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Selenium
Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
research JAK Inhibitors and Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, improving their quality of life.
research Trailing the Path to Preventive Oncology
Preventing cancer involves lifestyle changes, vaccinations, early screening, and understanding cancer's molecular basis.
research Comparison of In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle Outcome in Patients with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Modified Poisson Regression Model
Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
research Methotrexate for Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Photobiomodulation therapy significantly increases hair density and growth for androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm safety.
research The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Wound Healing and Vitiligo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may improve healing in chronic wounds and vitiligo and promote hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats female pattern hair loss, but other treatments need more research.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Alopecia Universalis in an Adolescent Successfully Treated with Upadacitinib: A Case Report and Review of the Literature on the Use of JAK Inhibitors in Pediatric Alopecia Areata
A 14-year-old girl with severe hair loss regrew her hair using upadacitinib.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Literature Review
The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
research Effect of the Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride on Markers of Tumor Regression in Prostate Cancer
Dutasteride may help treat prostate cancer by causing cancer cells to shrink and die.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase in the Rat Prostate by Cimicifuga Racemosa
Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Overview
The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research Health And Fertility In World Health Organization Group 2 Anovulatory Women
Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.
research Topical Medication Instillation Techniques for Glaucoma
There is not enough evidence to know if different ways of putting in eye drops for glaucoma work better than others.
research Glucocorticoid and Sex Hormone Receptors: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Relevance
Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.