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The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.
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Male hormones and their interactions are crucial for male sexual development and characteristics.
research Novel Androgen Receptor Gene Variant Containing a Premature Termination Codon in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Ginsenoside CK Inhibits Androgenetic Alopecia by Regulating Wnt/Beta-Catenin and P53 Signaling Pathways in AGA Mice
Ginsenoside CK, found in Panax ginseng, can prevent hair loss by controlling certain growth pathways and promoting hair follicle development.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research An Unusual Case of Quadruple Polyorchidism in a Human Cadaver Mimicking Bilateral Lipoma
A man had four testicles, two of which were outside the scrotum and looked like fatty lumps.
research Successful Virilization of a PAIS Patient with a Missense Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Androgen Receptor Using Combined High-Dose Testosterone and Aromatase Inhibitor
A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
research Pharmacological Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats
Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.
research Total Prostate Volume as Risk Factor for Semen Pathologies in Aging Male
Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
research The Influence of Portocaval Shunting on Inner Ear Structures
PCS rats show significant inner ear damage and zinc deficiency, similar to liver cirrhosis patients.
research Gonadal Profile in Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Syndrome Exist?
Men with early hair loss and certain health factors may have a higher risk of developing reproductive issues, similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in women.
research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline 2024
The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.
research Liquid Protein Diets and Telogen Effluvium: A Case Report
A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
research Protective Effect of DA-9401 in Finasteride-Induced Apoptosis in Rat Testis: Inositol Requiring Kinase 1 and c-Jun N-Terminal Kinase Pathway
Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
research Clinical Applications of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
research Resveratrol Ameliorates the Seminiferous Tubules Damages Induced by Finasteride in Adult Male Rats
Resveratrol helps prevent finasteride-induced damage in male rats, improving reproductive function.
research Combination of an Antiandrogen and a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: A Further Step Towards Total Androgen Blockade?
Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
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.
research Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A Patient’s Perspective
Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Therapy: Should Physicians Be Concerned With Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients?
Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
research Balding Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells Contain Higher Levels of Androgen Receptors Than Those From Non-Balding Scalp
Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Androgen Actions on the Human Hair Follicle: Perspectives
Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
research The Effects of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone in the Aging Male: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.