Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.

A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.

Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

Hidradenitis suppurativa improves with antiandrogen therapy.

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.

Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.

People with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair growth, hair loss, acne, and dark patches, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.

Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.

Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.

Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.

Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.

Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.