research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Safety of Testosterone Use in Women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
research Use of Hair Products Containing Hormone or Placenta by US Military Personnel
About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.
research Hormonal, Medical, and Nonsurgical Aspects of Gender Affirmation
The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
research Finasteride Counseling for Male Androgenetic Alopecia Should Reflect Updated Findings on Prostate Cancer Risk
Finasteride is safe for hair loss treatment and doesn't increase high-grade prostate cancer risk.
research Physician Awareness of the Safe Use of Cyproterone Acetate in Europe: A Survey on the Effectiveness of Additional Risk Minimization Measures
Most European physicians know the risks and safe use of Cyproterone acetate, but few remember receiving official safety communications.
research The Effect of Evening Alcohol Consumption and Bedtime Administration of Flibanserin on the Safety of Flibanserin
Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.
research The First Visit: Consultation and Workup Before Sperm Banking
A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
research Dihydrotestosterone And The Prostate: The Scientific Rationale For 5α-Reductase Inhibitors In The Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
research Prolactin Signaling Influences the Timing Mechanism of the Hair Follicle: Analysis of Hair Growth Cycles in Prolactin Receptor Knockout Mice
Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: Shifting Paradigms, Current Concepts, Comparative Efficacy, and Safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research Chapter 17: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
research Alterations of Gut Microbiota Composition in Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
research Age-Related Differences for Male-to-Female Transgender Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Surgery
Younger transgender women have surgery earlier, are mostly attracted to men, and show more preoperative depression that improves after surgery compared to older transgender women.
research The Tendency Towards the Development of Psychosexual Disorders in Androgenetic Alopecia According to the Different Stages of Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study
More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
research Ongoing Concerns Regarding Finasteride for the Treatment of Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may cause side effects; more research needed.
research Quantifying Polymer Deposition on Hair Fibers by Microfluorometry
Microfluorometry effectively measures how much polymer coats and penetrates hair, useful for evaluating hair products.
research Integrating Herbal Components Into Pharmaceutical Formulations for Hair Woes
Herbal ingredients like aloe vera and hibiscus can help with hair problems like hair loss and dandruff.
research Effects of the Complex of Panicum Miliaceum Extract and Triticum Aestivum Extract on Hair Condition
Millet and wheat extracts may improve hair health and promote growth.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men with Suppressed Testosterone Production: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
research Melatonin Membrane Receptors in Peripheral Tissues: Distribution and Functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
research Hormone Therapy for Transgender Patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Testosterone Supplementation for Aging-Associated Sarcopenia
Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.
research Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Evolutionary Paradox: A Genome-Wide Association Studies-Based, In Silico, Evolutionary Explanation
The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
research How to Distinguish Medicalization from Over-Medicalization?
The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Quality of Life and Associated Lifestyle Patterns
Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.