November 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens are used to manage polycystic ovary syndrome by reducing androgen levels or controlling their effects, often combined with lifestyle changes and other treatments.
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January 2007 in “Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology” 17β-Estradiol boosts allergic reactions and slows thymus aging in mice.
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October 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Androgenetic alopecia is the most common hair loss in females with PCOS in Egypt.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.
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May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery” Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Alopecia in rhesus macaques is linked to pregnancy, not stress.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Pregnancy-related hormone changes affect Y1 receptor gene expression in mice.
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October 1995 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The nafarelin test can reliably distinguish between gonadotropin deficiency and delayed puberty in teenage boys.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of women, is often linked to obesity and family history, and can cause irregular periods, fertility issues, and other symptoms. It's usually managed with lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medication.
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October 2024 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Potential androgen excess signs vary by demographics and health, needing inclusive evaluation.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
January 2016 in “INTAS POLIVET” Fipronil spray effectively treats ear mites in Persian cats.
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August 2015 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Obese mice with a leptin gene mutation have a longer resting phase in their hair cycle, which may help understand certain hair loss conditions.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.
January 1977 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can produce testosterone causing symptoms, and are mainly treated with surgery.
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
August 2025 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine alopecia areata is a chronic condition needing long-term management.
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April 1992 in “PubMed” Female androgenetic alopecia is a type of hair loss in women, sometimes linked to other symptoms.
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