research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
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research Teleconsultation in Heart Failure: A Scope Review
Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety and sleep issues but has side effects; teleconsultation for heart failure can improve quality of life; increased screen time for children during the pandemic led to more clinical complaints; older and severely affected COVID-19 patients are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
research Topical Finasteride for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Is It a Safe and Effective Alternative?
Topical finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for pattern hair loss with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
research Advances in Male Hormone Substitution Therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Hair and Cancer Chemotherapy: Consequences and Nursing Care - A Literature Study
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
research Effects of Acanthus Ebracteatus Vahl Extract and Verbascoside on Human Dermal Papilla and Murine Macrophage
Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
research Comparison of Quality Performance of Human Hair Types with Herbal Oils by Analysis Techniques
Grape seed oil improved hair quality the most, followed by rosehip and safflower seed oils, and reduced damage from shampoo.
research A Multimodal Hair-Loss Treatment Strategy Using a New Topical Phytoactive Formulation: A Report of Five Cases
The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
research Shortness of Breath: An Uncommon Side-Effect of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Cyproterone acetate can cause rare shortness of breath in women.
research Exploring Rat Corpus Cavernosum Alterations Induced by Finasteride Treatment and Withdrawal
Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Effect of Flutamide and Two Novel Synthetic Steroids on GABA, Glutamine, and Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat Brain and Prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
research Menopause and Aging: Quality of Life and Sexuality
Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
research Safety and Efficacy of Deeply Rooted Nutraceutical for Hair Growth in Women
DEEPLY ROOTED® supplement seems to effectively improve hair growth and quality in women with no side effects.
research Antiandrogenic Activity of Riboflavin 5′-Phosphate (FMN) in 22Rv1 and LNCaP Human Prostate Cancer Cell Lines
Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Activity of Hot Water Extract of Thuja Orientalis
Thuja orientalis hot water extract may help hair grow by starting the growth phase and improving hair follicle development.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
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 Effect of the Frequency of Injection on the Clinical Responses of Postmenopausal Women to Testosterone Enanthate with Estradiol Valerate
Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
research Peripheral Neuroprotective and Immunomodulatory Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Parkinson's Disease Models
Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.
research Experimental Assessment of 3-Meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Deoxycholic Acid Derivative as a Prototype of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Silico and in Vivo Models
The new compound is a promising, less toxic alternative to finasteride for treating prostate issues.
research Cytokines
Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.
research Finasteride Interferes with Prostaglandin-Induced CatSper Signalling in Human Sperm
Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.
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.
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 Steroid Plant Hormones: Effects Outside the Plant Kingdom
Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.
research Hirsutism and Quality of Life
Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.
research Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Oral Testosterone Undecanoate with Concomitant Inhibition of 5α-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride doesn't affect oral testosterone undecanoate, and high DHT levels may cause acne, prostate issues, and hair loss.
research A Systematic Review of Anti-Aging Effects of 23 Traditional Chinese Medicines
Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.