45 citations
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February 2001 in “Joint bone spine” Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
23 citations
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
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November 2009 in “Sports Medicine” Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer” Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Anabolic-androgenic steroids are dangerous and educating people about their risks is essential.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
November 2025 in “Fertility Gynecology and Andrology” PCOS involves hormonal and metabolic issues, increasing risks for diabetes and heart disease, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.
October 2025 in “Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century” Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
August 2025 in “DS Reviews of Research in Life Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α.
2 citations
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May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
198 citations
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July 2011 in “Cochrane library” Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy” The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
88 citations
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
71 citations
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November 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Ginekologia Polska” Higher thyroid hormone levels may be linked to certain types of polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
27 citations
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October 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
Menopause is a clear hormonal transition in women, while men experience a gradual testosterone decline, with some needing lifestyle changes and targeted therapy.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” Clomiphene testing can help find ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women.
Reducing iron levels didn't improve heart health or metabolism in women with certain ovarian issues.