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November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
Mohamed Kandil suggests renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to "Polyfollicular Anovulatory Androgenic Syndrome" to better describe its symptoms, but concerns exist that it may not cover all related issues like obesity and depression.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
62 citations
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.
January 2025 in “Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University)” Abusing anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems despite short-term muscle gains.
February 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” The document doesn't provide enough information to summarize.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
October 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” February 2026 in “European Urology”
6 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” Androgens affect the function and health of the endometrium.
Sinapic acid and glabridin together help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New treatments for androgenetic alopecia are emerging, improving hair loss management.
51 citations
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November 1988 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Higher levels of a specific hormone are linked to more chest hair and acne in men.
The document aims to compare the effectiveness of different single treatments for male pattern hair loss.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Differences in androgen receptor expression and tissue properties may lead to higher cryptorchidism risk in certain rats.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
44 citations
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January 1999 in “Advances in pharmacology” The document concludes that the androgen receptor's structure and function are complex, affecting how it regulates genes and is involved in diseases like prostate cancer.
September 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some cases of short anagen hair syndrome are linked to specific genetic variations that are also connected to male pattern baldness.
43 citations
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April 2011 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
402 citations
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August 2011 in “Cancer research” Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
AGA is caused by genetics and androgens, treatable with finasteride and minoxidil.
1 citations
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November 2010 in “Anticancer Research” Finasteride and dutasteride both increase chromogranin A levels similarly.
October 2020 in “Journal of bio innovation” DanEraTM hair tonic effectively treats dandruff and hair fall using natural ingredients.
Male hormones can decrease the ability of immune cells to fight bacteria.
July 2008 in “Planta Medica” Acanthus montanus extract harms fetal development and causes infertility in offspring.