4 citations
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May 2024 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.
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August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer” Local hormonal treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy is likely safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
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February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 14 citations
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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
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January 1991 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Goserelin and oestradiol treatment slightly improved hairiness but did not significantly change sebum production or hair characteristics in mildly hirsute women.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
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July 2011 in “Climacteric” Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
4 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly” March 2018 in “Chin J Reprod Contracep” Chlormadinone acetate is useful for birth control and treating various hormonal issues.
18 citations
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January 1996 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
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July 1993 in “Contraception” Women with moderate body hair have higher levels of certain hormones and may benefit from treatment that increases sex hormone-binding protein.
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April 2003 in “Endocrine Reviews” Androgens and DHEA can help prevent breast cancer and improve health in women.
May 1993 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
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January 1999 in “The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care” Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
8 citations
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November 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cyproterone acetate can effectively treat idiopathic hirsutism, but ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol may not always reduce hair growth.
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July 2020 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
9 citations
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December 2009 in “Cancer Research” Both vaginal testosterone cream and Estring effectively manage vaginal dryness in women with early-stage breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
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July 2006 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” Potential new drugs for treating PCOS were identified.
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October 2016 in “Contraception” The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.
15 citations
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January 1995 in “Archives of dermatological research” OCT binds strongly to hair sheath cells and may affect skin and hair growth with fewer side effects than vitamin D3.
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” Testosterone increases seizure risk through its conversion to specific neurosteroids.
33 citations
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January 1979 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
COCs often cause nausea, vomiting, and hair loss, while Depo-Provera is linked to weight gain.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The new method showed that endometriotic tissue has lower estrogen receptor levels but similar progesterone levels compared to normal endometrium, with both following a similar cycle.