research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
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210-240 / 291 results research Early Lead Exposure and Pubertal Development in a Mexico City Population
Higher early lead exposure is linked to delayed puberty in girls.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Androgenic Modulation of Arterial Baroreceptor Dysfunction and Neuroinflammation in Endotoxic Male Rats
Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.
research Is Age at Puberty Associated with Semen Quality and Reproductive Hormones in Young Adult Life?
Men who start puberty later may have lower sperm quality and different hormone levels in adulthood.
research Is There a Role for 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Transgender Individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
research Associations Between Serum Dihydrotestosterone Levels, Lipid Parameters, and Anthropometric Measurements in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.
research Sexual Dimorphism Following In Vitro Ischemia in the Response to Neurosteroids and Mechanisms of Injury
Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.
research Endocrine Functions of the Testes
The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Effects of Chronic Inhibition of Testosterone Metabolism on Cardiac Remodeling After Ischemia/Reperfusion-Induced Myocardial Damage in Gonadectomized Rats
Testosterone reduces heart damage and inflammation after injury.
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 Challenges in Treatment of Patients With Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
research Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia with Topical Products Containing Serenoa Repens Extract
Serenoa repens extract in topical products improves hair growth and appearance in male pattern baldness with mild side-effects.
research The Link Between Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin conditions and issues, and losing weight can improve these conditions.
research Uncombable Hair Syndrome and Beyond
Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research The Optimal Indication for Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Late-Onset Hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement therapy should be used for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism, after careful diagnosis and considering individual needs.
research The Diversity of Sex Development: What Conditions Affecting Sex Development Teach Us About Sexual Diversity
Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research Sperm Aneuploidy in Infertile Male Patients: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Hot Topics in Pediatric Dermatology
Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
research Consequences of Steroid-5α-Reductase Deficiency and Inhibition in Vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Medical Care for Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria and Gender Inconsistency in Light of Current Recommendations: How to Implement the 'Primum Non Nocere' Principle?
The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.
research Office Dermatology
Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
research Endocrinology Overview: Male Reproductive Endocrinology and HPT Axis
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research Environment of the Anagen Follicle
The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
research Effects of In Utero Exposure to D-004, a Lipid Extract from Roystonea Regia Fruits, in the Male Rat: A Comparison with Finasteride
D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.