research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
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research O-10 An Ovarian Thecoma Presenting With Post-Menopausal Virilization
Ovarian thecomas can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and are treated with surgery.
research Multidisciplinary Treatment of Transgender Woman With Severe Gender Dysphoria and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders - Case Report
The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
research Knowledge of Thyroid Disease Manifestations and Risk Factors Among Alahsa Population, Saudi Arabia
Most people in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, have low awareness of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors.
research A Study on the Clinical and Hormonal Profile of Patients with Hirsutism
The conclusion is that PCOS is a common cause of hirsutism in young obese women, and early treatment is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research Gender Surgery Beyond Chest and Genitals: Current Insurance Landscape
Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
research Endocrine Intervention for Transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review and Emerging Treatments
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.
research National Scientific Medical Meeting 1996 Abstracts
The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Worldwide Review of Restrictions Placed Upon People With HIV/AIDS
The review concluded that restrictions on people with HIV/AIDS often violated their rights without proven effectiveness in stopping the virus, highlighting education as the best control method.
research Novel Approaches in Herbal Cosmetics: An Overview
Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular because they are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits.
research Character, Genre, And Ethos In Nineteenth-Century British Drama
Nineteenth-century British drama closely reflected the era's societal values and concerns.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Grievances at the Treatment She Received: Harriet E. Wilson's Spiritualist Career in Boston, 1868-1900
Harriet E. Wilson had a challenging career as a spiritualist in Boston, facing competition and possible racism.
research Unwanted Facial Hair: Effects and Solutions
Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Hirsutism in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research Role of 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Management of Prostate Cancer
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Transsexualism
The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Therapeutic Experience with Oral Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia in Female-to-Male Transgender Patients
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.
research Hirsutism: A Clinico-Investigative Study
Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Dermatological Approach
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.
research New Treatments of Hyperandrogenism and Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Hirsutism: From Brazil to a Place Near You
No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.