1 citations,
January 2008 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Treat hair loss in postmenopausal women with diet, avoiding certain drugs, and using medications like minoxidil or finasteride.
239 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
28 citations,
May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
27 citations,
April 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.
October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.
56 citations,
January 2008 in “Dermatology” Higher iron levels in the blood are not linked to increased hair loss in women.
18 citations,
May 2014 in “Menopause” A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.
31 citations,
September 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
17 citations,
May 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
48 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
63 citations,
March 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Menopause” Over half of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with severity increasing with age, time since menopause, and higher body mass index.
April 2018 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.
8 citations,
February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Low serum ferritin levels are not closely linked to telogen effluvium in women.
May 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Low iron levels are strongly linked to chronic hair loss in women.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
57 citations,
January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
3 citations,
October 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.
6 citations,
November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fulvestrant solution doesn't help hair loss in men and postmenopausal women.
5 citations,
September 2023 in “Nutrients” Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
306 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
March 2023 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Oral and topical finasteride are effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
29 citations,
May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
56 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
28 citations,
November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.