research Hair cortisol in polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
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research Attenuation of Autoimmune Phenomena in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1
The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
research Organizational Effects of Estrogens and Androgens on Estrogen and Androgen Receptor Expression in Pituitary and Adrenal Glands in Adult Male and Female Rats
Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.
research Androgen replacement therapy in women
Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Hyperandrogenic eumenorrheic NON-PCOS women versus women with PCOS after the GnRH-agonist stimulation test preceded by suppression of adrenal steroidogenesis with dexamethasone
PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Cimetidine as a Topical Preparation
Cimetidine cream shows potential for treating warts and female-pattern hair loss.
research STEROID HORMONES IN GERIATRICS
Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
research Fifteen-minute consultation: Approach to the adolescent presenting with hirsutism
Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research Exceptional Clinical Response to Surgery in Somalian Child Affected by Hyper Secretive Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
The 6-year-old Somalian girl fully recovered from her symptoms after successful surgery and treatment.
research Steroidogenesis in steroid related cancers
Steroid-producing capabilities in certain cancers may contribute to treatment resistance.
research SUN-439 Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Disruption from Unregulated Glucocorticoid Use: A Case Series
Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
research P-12 ACTH-INDEPENDENT CUSHING SYNDROME WITH INCONCLUSIVE ADRENAL CT SCAN RESULTS
Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
research Prevalence of Systemic Hypertension and Control of Systolic Blood Pressure in a Cohort of 14 Dogs with Adrenal-Dependent Hypercortisolism during the First Year of Trilostane Treatment or after Adrenalectomy
Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
research Testosterone Deficiency is Not Protective Against the Development of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate in a Type 1 Diabetic Patient
Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.
research Risk of Abnormal Pregnancy Completing Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
research Stromal Cells of the Human Postmenopausal Ovary Display a Distinctive Biochemical and Molecular Phenotype
Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
research Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia with Cimetidine
Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
research A consideration when interpreting outpatient data
Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids in hair: facilitating accurate diagnosis of adrenal-related endocrine disorders
Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.
research Acne-Associated Syndromes
Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research Cardiovascular risk factors and events in women with androgen excess
Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
research Modelling androgen synthesis and action during human sexual differentiation
Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Diagnostic Criteria for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.