research Clinical relevance of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone metabolism in women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Highlights from JAAD Reviews: August 2025—Bicalutamide for female hair loss
Bicalutamide shows promise for treating female hair loss.
research Clinical assessment of CL22209, a standardized proprietary extract of Asparagus racemosus, for mitigating vasomotor and menstrual symptoms in perimenopausal women: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
CL22209, an Asparagus racemosus extract, safely reduces perimenopausal symptoms and balances hormones.
research Pharmacology of Anti-androgens in the Skin
Anti-androgens can help reduce the effects of male hormones on the skin.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Hormonal, Medical, and Nonsurgical Aspects of Gender Affirmation
The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
research A Case of Virilizing Brenner Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Stromal Androgenic Activity
A postmenopausal woman's hormone imbalance and symptoms improved after removing benign ovarian tumors.
research Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia With Cimetidine
A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
research The Effect of Anti-Androgens on the Response of Rat Preputial Glands to Testosterone*
New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.
research Prolonged remissions of metastatic breast cancer achieved with a six-drug regimen of relatively low toxicity
A six-drug treatment for metastatic breast cancer showed promising results with low side effects, especially in premenopausal women.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research A new look at an old option in the treatment of early-stage prostate cancer: hormone therapy as an alternative to watchful waiting
Hormone therapy might be a proactive alternative to watchful waiting for early-stage prostate cancer, potentially improving survival without aggressive treatment downsides.
research The state‐of‐the‐art in the management of androgenetic alopecia: A review of new therapies and treatment algorithms
New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
research Neuroactive gonadal drugs for neuroprotection in male and female models of Parkinson's disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Neuroactive steroids inhibit spinal reflex potentiation by selectively enhancing specific spinal GABAA receptor subtypes
Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
research INSULIN-LOWERING MEDICATIONS IN POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
research Cross-sex hormone therapy in Australia: the prescription patterns of clinicians experienced in adult transgender healthcare
Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone therapy is effective and safe for women with low sexual desire, but it's hard to access.
research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.
research The diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a review of the most current management
Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Progesterone and its Metabolites: Anticonvulsant and Behavioral Studies
Progesterone and its metabolites can prevent seizures without major side effects.
research Effect of the gonadotrophin releasing hormone analogue, goserelin, and oestradiol replacement on sebum excretion rates and hair size in mildly hirsute women
Goserelin and oestradiol treatment slightly improved hairiness but did not significantly change sebum production or hair characteristics in mildly hirsute women.
research Is there a role for 5α‐reductase inhibitors in transgender individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
research Test yolk buffer and antisperm antibodies—interaction?
Finasteride is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hirsutism.
research Effect of the frequency of injection on the clinical responses of postmenopausal women to testosterone enanthate with estradiol valerate
Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
research Cost-effective therapy in patients with idiopathic hirsutism
Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.
research THE ROLE OF ESTROGEN IN WOMEN WITH ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Estrogen helps promote hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.