research Comparison of two contraceptive pills containing drospirenone and 20 μg or 30 μg ethinyl estradiol for polycystic ovary syndrome
Both contraceptive pill doses effectively reduced androgen levels in women with PCOS.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effects of Restraint Stress and Allopregnanolone Inhibition on Amphetamine Locomotor Sensitivity
Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
research Balancing metabolic optimization and reproductive safety in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Bayesian-informed framework for GLP-1 receptor agonists
GLP-1 receptor agonists can help manage PCOS metabolism but need careful use before conception.
![Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2'-[2H]indene] Derivatives as Inhibitors of Steroid 5α-Reductase](/images/research/d91300a7-4d66-4d2c-90ac-293b0dbc5ff5/small/21048.jpg)
research Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-[2H]indene] derivatives as inhibitors of steroid 5?-reductase
Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Functional characterization and unraveling the structural determinants of novel steroid hydroxylase CYP154C7 from Streptomyces sp. PAMC26508
CYP154C7 enzyme can effectively modify steroids and is promising for commercial use.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have specific impacts on the mouse uterus
GTx-024 and Danazol affect the uterus like DHT, while GTx-007 has little 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 Adverse health effects of androgen use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research A role for steroid 5 alpha-reductase 1 in vascular remodeling during endometrial decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel implant on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and free testosterone levels: ancillary study of the ECHO randomized clinical trial
The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
research Androgen Therapy for Postmenopausal Women; What is New?
research Clinical Usefulness of Plasma Androstanediol Glucuronide Measurements in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism*
Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
research The role of androgen therapy
Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
research Non-Steroidal Modulation of the 5-Alpha Reductase Axis: A Dual Therapeutic Strategy for Prostatic Chemoprevention and Androgenetic Alopecia
LX-38 is a safer drug option for hair loss and prostate issues without hormonal side effects.
research Effects of Flutamide, a pure antiandrogen, on endocrine parameters, in the adult female rat
Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.
research Endogenous steroid hormones in hair: Investigations on different hair types, pigmentation effects and correlation to nails
Body hair isn't a good substitute for scalp hair in steroid analysis.
research Topical calcipotriol mixed with topical steroid versus topical steroid alone in treatment of alopecia areata
Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
research [Hirsutism].
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
research Anabolic potential of bone mineral in human periosteal fibroblasts using steroid markers of healing
Bone mineral and minocycline boost bone cell growth, aiding healing.
research Inhibition of neurosteroid synthesis increases asphyxia-induced brain injury in the late gestation fetal sheep
Reducing neurosteroid levels worsens brain injury in fetal sheep.
research Infiltrative Erythemas and Nodules on a Unilateral Cheek Following Inappropriate Use of a Topical Steroid
A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.
research Comparison of Various Treatment Modalities in patients with Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids are the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
research Epitestosterone
Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.
research A COMPARISON OF INTRA-LESIONAL TRIAMINOLONE HEXA-CETONIDE AND TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE IN ALOPECIA AREATA
Both steroids effectively promote hair growth for at least 9 months.
research Progesterone and its Metabolites: Anticonvulsant and Behavioral Studies
Progesterone and its metabolites can prevent seizures without major side effects.
research FDA declines approval of testosterone drug for third time
The FDA rejected a testosterone drug again due to safety concerns.
research Urinary steroids in men with male-pattern alopecia
Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
research The determination of endogenous steroids in hair and fur: A systematic review of methodologies
research Multiple courses of pulse corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata
Multiple courses of pulse corticosteroid therapy improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.