March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that despite the increase in nocturia cases from 2016 to 2021, the use of pharmacotherapy for the condition declined, suggesting potential undertreatment.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of molecular histology” This animal study found that testosterone treatment increased vas deferens fluid secretion rate in rats, with potential implications for male fertility through the upregulation of AQP-1, 2, and 9 proteins.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “Der Urologe” April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study identified several patient-specific factors that can predict both the likelihood of undergoing and failing a post-TURP void trial, aiding in the selection of candidates for immediate assessment.
August 2018 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” In this study, buccal mucosa grafts for urethroplasty in a rabbit model of congenital hypospadias showed good integration with minimal inflammatory response twelve weeks post-surgery.
235 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This review discusses five potential mechanisms for kidney stone formation, including urinary supersaturation, Randall's plaques, sex hormones, the microbiome, and immune responses, and reports no new results.
83 citations
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August 2018 in “BJOG” This commentary discusses the feasibility and challenges of uterine transplantation for transgender women, emphasizing anatomical, hormonal, and ethical considerations without reporting new clinical results.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that male patients with improved lower urinary tract symptoms may have a lower risk of death, suggesting a potential benefit of treating symptoms beyond just managing patient discomfort.
173 citations
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May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the role of oestrogens in stimulating growth hormone secretion and influencing linear bone growth in children, and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest that oestrogens play a key role in pubertal growth spurts for both genders.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have more pronounced metabolic alterations and higher androgen levels compared to women with eumenorrheic hyperandrogenism, suggesting EuHyperA may be a milder form of PCOS.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case study reports a new LAMB3 mutation linked to junctional epidermolysis bullosa with severe urinary tract stenosis, outlining treatment challenges and expanding knowledge of EB-related urological complications.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that 17β-estradiol was the most powerful hormone for inducing APE1/Ref-1 secretion in cultured vascular endothelial cells, with secretion occurring through exosomes dependent on estrogen receptors and intracellular calcium.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses underactive bladder, highlighting its poorly understood nature, diagnostic challenges, and limited treatment effectiveness, and reports no new clinical results.
October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses developments in clinical urology featured in the Journal of Urology's October 1999 issue and presents no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Case reports in women's health” In this study, two women with hyperandrogenic symptoms were found to have ovarian Leydig cell tumors after selective ovarian venous sampling and salpingo-oophorectomy, leading to a decline in testosterone levels post-surgery.
March 2005 in “European Urology Supplements”
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that among patients with sex cord stromal ovarian tumors, 11% exhibited signs of virilization, requiring thorough clinical evaluation to rule out non-neoplastic causes.
January 2008 in “Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research” This study found that the n-butanol extract from Untica mairei Levl's roots significantly inhibited 5α-reductase activity in an in vitro model using rat prostate enzyme.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” This study evaluates finasteride's safety and efficacy for treating male chronic pelvic pain syndrome, but the abstract does not report any results.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” This case report details a postmenopausal woman with increased libido, hirsutism, and spontaneous orgasms, noting elevated testosterone levels and enlarged ovaries.
55 citations
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study suggests that ultrasound and color Doppler analyses may enhance the differential diagnosis of GnRH-dependent precocious puberty in girls with premature breast development or pubic hair growth.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This case study observed that unilateral oophorectomy may improve severe hyperandrogenism in adolescents with PCOS, even when imaging and SVS do not indicate neoplasm.
January 2010 in “JOURNAL of SIBERIAN MEDICAL SCIENCES” This study found indications of phosphorus-calcium exchange abnormalities in children with chronic renal disease before kidney insufficiency, suggesting that early diagnostic methods like ultrasonic osteodensitometry could be beneficial.
26 citations
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July 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” April 2025 in “Experimental Eye Research” In this study, researchers characterized the retinal structure and function of the Oatrhg mouse model of gyrate atrophy, finding localized atrophy without significant retina-wide functional impact, suggesting the model may be useful for testing new treatments using multimodal retinal imaging.
16 citations
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June 2022 in “Transgender Health” This review suggests that oocyte retrieval may be viable for transgender men on testosterone therapy, with potentially manageable effects on fertility preservation without requiring extensive hormone suspension.
January 2020 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This case report describes a 29-year-old female with resistant polycystic ovary syndrome who experienced symptom relief following a unilateral oophorectomy.
10 citations
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December 2019 in “in Vivo” This study found that administering testosterone to ovariectomized female rats decreased endometrial tight junction complexity and expression of specific proteins, potentially affecting embryo implantation.
8 citations
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October 1998 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Endocrinology” Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.