January 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Letrozole with lifestyle changes improves fertility in women with PCOS.
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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December 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in both women and men.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
January 2002 in “Medisch-Farmaceutische Mededelingen” Finasteride is not effective for older women with hair loss.
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September 2006 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.
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March 2023 in “IP International Journal of Comprehensive and Advanced Pharmacology” The new drug delivery system improves exemestane's absorption and effectiveness.
February 2026 in “Revista Eletrônica Polidisciplinar Voos.” A balanced approach using dutasteride and Serenoa repens can improve hair transplant success by protecting follicles and minimizing side effects.
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December 2006 in “Bone” Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
December 2013 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” Modified steroidal inhibitors showed promise in treating hormone-dependent cancers.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Testosterone affects stress hormone levels differently in adolescent and adult male rats.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
Testosterone in human pancreas cells boosts insulin production.
February 2016 in “PubMed” Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for insulin secretion in males.
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
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November 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Estrogen and androgen signals control synaptic changes in rat brains.
December 2005 in “Current Prostate Reports” In 2005, men used finasteride mainly to treat an enlarged prostate.
January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Intravaginal testosterone cream improves sexual satisfaction and reduces vaginal discomfort in postmenopausal women on breast cancer treatment without affecting hormone levels.
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
137 citations
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” Equisetum debile extract, especially the ethyl acetate type, may be a promising natural ingredient for anti-hair loss products.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
21 citations
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November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Aromatase inhibitors can cause skin issues, especially with anastrozole and exemestane, so monitoring is important.