research Androgens and Ovarian Function: Translation from Basic Discovery Research to Clinical Impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
research What You Need to Know About Gender-Affirming Healthcare
The document concludes that respectful, gender-affirming healthcare improves mental health and encourages continued medical care for transgender and non-binary individuals.
research Serenoa Repens Induced Erectile Dysfunction: Underdiagnosis and Phytovigilance
Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to Look Out For
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
research Effect of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Hair Growth: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Body Composition Changes and Inhibition of Fat Development In Vivo Implicate Androgen in Regulation of Stem Cell Lineage Allocation
Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
research Premature Adrenarche: Early Maturation of Adrenal Glands in Children
Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.
research Bone vs. Fat: Embryonic Origin of Progenitors Determines Response to Androgen in Adipocytes and Osteoblasts
Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
research A 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, Increases Differentiation and Proliferation of Embryonal Carcinoma Cell-Derived Neural Cells
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research A Phase IIA Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of the Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM), MK-0773 in Female Participants with Sarcopenia
MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
research Care of the Transgender Patient: The Role of the Gynecologist
Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.
research Hormonal Treatment Strategies Tailored to Non-Binary Transgender Individuals
Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Prostate-Specific Antigen as a Marker of Hyperandrogenism in Women and Its Implications for Antidoping
PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.
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 Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
research Influence of Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africana Extracts on the Urinary Concentrations of Endogenous Anabolic Steroids: Relevance to Doping Analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
research Precocious Puberty: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.
research Clinical Management in Psychodermatology
The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
research What Is the Best Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss?
Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
research Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Population
Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.
research Hormonal Therapies for Individuals with Intersex Conditions
research Research Gaps in Medical Treatment of Transgender and Nonbinary People
More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
research Considerations for Providing Pediatric Gender-Affirmative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
research Case Report of Connubial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
research Management of Transgender Patients in Critical Care
Transgender patients in critical care need better-trained medical staff and specific guidelines.
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.