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.
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research The Role of Androgen and Androgen Receptor in Skin-Related Disorders
Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.
research The Self in Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders: Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research The Psychological and Aesthetic Impact of Age-Related Hair Changes in Females
Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Obstruction
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
research Systematic Review: Interventions in Sickle Cell Disease-Related Priapism in Reducing Overall Morbidity, Recurrence, and Side Effects
More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
research Frequency, Severity, and Related Factors of Androgenetic Alopecia in Dermatology Outpatient Clinic: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey
AGA more common in men, increases with age, linked to family history, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking.
research Decreased Alcohol Consumption Among Former Male Users of Finasteride with Persistent Sexual Side Effects: A Preliminary Report
Finasteride use may lead to less alcohol consumption in men with lasting sexual side effects.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
research Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and Its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
research Progesterone, Neurosteroids, and the Hormonal Basis of Catamenial Epilepsy
Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
research Finasteride Adverse Effects in Subjects with Androgenic Alopecia: A Possible Therapeutic Approach According to the Lateralization Process of the Brain
Finasteride may cause mental and sexual side effects, with hand preference and sexual orientation possibly affecting severity.
research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
research Patients Treated for Male Pattern Hair Loss with Finasteride Show Altered Levels of Neuroactive Steroids in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma After Discontinuation
Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
research PCOS in Lesbian and Heterosexual Women Treated with Artificial Donor Insemination
Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.
research Adverse Effects of Finasteride: Myths and Realities. An Updated Review
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
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 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 Hair Loss in Women: A Study at Sheffield Royal Infirmary (1959-1966)
Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
research Neuroactive Gonadal Drugs for Neuroprotection in Male and Female Models of Parkinson's Disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Controversies in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: The History of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men's Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Penile Vascular Abnormalities in Young Men with Persistent Side Effects After Finasteride Use for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research HIV Infection Mimicking Autoimmune Disorder
A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
research Changes in the Level of Sex Hormones With Aging and Their Influence on the Voice
Aging-related hormone changes affect voice quality, especially during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
research Testosterone and Female Sexuality: A Skeptical View
Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.