research What should it take to describe a substance or product as 'sperm-safe'
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research Adverse Reactions to Oral Retinoids An Update
Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
research The impact of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 on male reproduction and men’s health
COVID-19 might affect male fertility, but more research is needed to understand the full impact.
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
research Presentation of a meningioma in a transwoman after nine years of cyproterone acetate and estradiol intake: case report and literature review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research DHT deficiency perturbs the integrity of the rat seminiferous epithelium by disrupting tight and adherens junctions
DHT deficiency can disrupt cell connections in rat testes, possibly affecting fertility.
research Androgen receptor gene CAG and GGN polymorphisms in infertile Nigerian men
Certain gene variations are not a major cause of male infertility in Nigerian men.
research Relationship between betacoronaviruses and the endocrine system: a new key to understand the COVID-19 pandemic—A comprehensive review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research Finasteride improves motor, EEG, and cellular changes in rat brain in thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy
Finasteride helps brain function in rats with liver-related brain issues.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: a Critical Review. Part V: α-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
research Inhibitors of 5α-reductase-related side effects in patients seeking medical care for sexual dysfunction.
5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
research In vivo and in silico evaluation of the ameliorative effect of hesperidin on finasteride-induced testicular oxidative stress in Wistar rats
Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.
research Safety of oral JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
research Antioxidant enzyme expression of mRNA and protein in the epididymis of finasteride-treated male rat offspring during postnatal development
Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.
research Dutasteride: A Review of its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Nouvelles thérapeutiques dans la prise en charge de l’alopécie androgénétique
De nouvelles thérapies promettent de mieux traiter la perte de cheveux due à l'alopécie androgénétique.
research Remediation of prostrate-related disorders using polyphenols: kolaviron and quercetin in perspective
Kolaviron and quercetin may help treat prostate issues.
research Risk factors for prostate cancer: An umbrella review of prospective observational studies and mendelian randomization analyses
Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
research Pomen prehrane pri hormonski terapiji za potrditev spola
Following national healthy eating guidelines can help reduce risks from gender-affirming hormone therapy.
research Inhibitory Effects of Pueraria mirifica Aqueous Extracts on 5α-reductase and Prostate Histomorphometry in Testosterone-induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sprague Dawley Rats
Pueraria mirifica extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Avaliação do impacto da redução significativa de peso pela dieta cetogênica de muito baixa caloria nos parâmetros metabólicos, inflamatórios, hormonais e seminais de homens obesos
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet led to weight loss and improved metabolic and hormonal health in obese men, with better sperm motility.
research Non-binary or genderqueer genders
Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.
research Cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Hearing threshold abnormalities in patients with alopecia areata
Alopecia areata patients may have hearing loss linked to the condition's severity and duration.
research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C mutation in a patient with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning
A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
research Training requirements and recommendation for the specialty of dermatology and venereology European Standards of Postgraduate Medical Specialist Training
The document emphasizes standardized, comprehensive training for dermatology and venereology specialists across Europe.
research Association between finasteride with subjective memory deficits: a study from the NHANES and FAERS databases
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of memory problems.