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This case report describes two transgender men using subdermal testosterone pellets for gender affirmation, finding they tolerated the treatment, but one returned to injections; firm conclusions on pellets' suitability require further study.

This review discusses developments in testosterone therapy, including the shift towards transdermal therapies and long-acting injectables, but reports no new clinical findings; emerging therapies are in development.

This review discusses the safety of testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women and concludes that, aside from hirsutism and acne, it appears safe at physiological doses for several years, though more long-term studies are needed.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

This study found that a 6-month treatment with either metformin or rosiglitazone significantly improved endothelial function in young women with PCOS without any one drug being superior.

This case report describes a 27-year-old man hospitalized with fatigue, myalgias, weakness, profound weight loss, and abnormal liver function, leading to a diagnosis after chest imaging revealed pneumomediastinum.

This review discusses causes of hair loss in cats, highlighting self-inflicted trauma due to flea allergy dermatitis, and presents no new clinical findings.

This study found that growth in rats hindered by thyroid removal at birth can be normalized through the administration of thyroid preparations like thyroxine and artificial thyroprotein.

This study discusses the importance of careful dermatological care for transgender youth receiving hormonal therapies, cautioning that acne treatments can interfere with hormone replacement therapy and emphasizing the need for a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to support both acne management and overall well-being.

This article examines when it is appropriate to prescribe estrogen for women with hormonal imbalances, utilizing decades of clinical practice, expert consultation, and a comprehensive literature review.

This article provides evidence on when it is appropriate to prescribe hormone therapy for women by reviewing cases from the author's practice and international literature, emphasizing the importance of primary care in managing hormonal imbalances.

Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.

This case study reported that using the ayurvedic treatment protocol of Nitya Virechana, Kulatthadi Kashaya, and Shatapushpa Churna was associated with improved menstrual regularity, reduced obesity, and decreased symptoms of hirsutism and acne in a 19-year-old woman with PCOD.

This study observed that in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, treatments with LTF, 5% minoxidil, and LTF-DPC-EXO significantly promoted hair regeneration compared to the model group, potentially through modulation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

This study found that a 50% ethanolic extract of Adiantum capillus had significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in animals, particularly at the highest tested dose of 300 mg/kg.

This study found that ethanol-extracted propolis stimulated hair growth in mice by promoting the proliferation of hair keratinocytes.

This study found that finasteride 1 mg per day improved hair growth and slowed hair loss in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss compared to lower doses and placebo.

This article updates on the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in companion animals and reports no new clinical findings; the authors discuss existing treatments.

This article reviews the skin effects of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in athletes but reports no clinical results.

In this study, 65% of men with persistent sexual side effects after stopping finasteride reported a reduction in alcohol consumption, echoing findings in rodent models.

This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of androgen and estrogen-secreting adrenal tumors and highlights that the presence of metastases is the most reliable indicator of malignancy; it reports no new clinical findings.

This review discusses differences in ERβ signaling between rodents and humans and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further research in humans before using ERβ agonists clinically.

This study found that topical minoxidil 5% gel and spironolactone 1% gel were both effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with a combination of both providing the best clinical response and achieving 100% effectiveness among participants.

This study found that finasteride administration in hamsters led to significant spermatogenesis reduction and seminiferous tubule atrophy compared to the control group.

This study suggests that newly developed micro-pigment-encapsulated biodegradable microneedles accurately implant pigments in pig cadaver skin, potentially advancing scalp micro-pigmentation methods.

This study assessed the potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power in Fiji, finding higher power output and efficiency during summer due to greater temperature differences between surface and deep sea waters.

In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a topical dutasteride gel for treating male pattern baldness, finding that a formulation with 10% garlic extract showed the most promising results in promoting faster hair growth compared to other formulations tested.

This article reviews historical uses of male red deer parts in traditional medicine but provides no new research findings; it emphasizes their long-standing role in treatments for various health issues.

This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had increased scalp microbial diversity and reduced Staphylococcus abundance, particularly in the frontal and vertex regions, suggesting this dysbiosis as a sensitive indicator of AGA.

This study found that both finasteride and low level laser therapy were similarly effective in improving hair regrowth for frontal pattern hair loss in men and women over a 3-month period.