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.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research The contribution of corneodesmosin to androgenetic alopecia
research Decreased expression of cytokeratin 15 and tropoelastin in men with androgenetic alopecia and its relationship with increased expression of p15/p16
Men with androgenetic alopecia have lower levels of certain proteins and more cell damage.
research Finasteride as a positive control on reproduction studies
Finasteride causes reproductive malformations in male rats.
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 Fundamental Concepts and Novel Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Expert Consensus Resolutions
PCOS affects health and quality of life, with effective treatments available and a need for more research on alternative therapies.
research Musculoskeletal and body composition response to high-dose testosterone with finasteride after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury—a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study
Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
research 5116 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research SAT-213 Late Diagnosis of Complete Androgen Insensitivity
A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
research Gonads
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
research POSTMENOPAUSAL VIRILIZATION
Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.
research CHRONIC TREATMENT WITH FINASTERIDE DAILY DOES NOT AFFECT SPERMATOGENESIS OR SEMEN PRODUCTION IN YOUNG MEN
Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.
research Ovarian Stromal Tumors: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Virilization
Ovarian stromal tumors are a rare cause of women developing male characteristics after menopause.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors/finasteride.
research Association between serum zinc levels and androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
research A rare case of an androgen-producing stromal luteoma of the ovary in a postmenopausal woman, diagnosed by means of selective venous blood sampling
Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
research Evaluation of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome at a tertiary care center
Obesity greatly affects polycystic ovarian syndrome, and losing weight should be the first treatment for obese patients to improve their chances of ovulation and pregnancy.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research 9243 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.
research A case study on successful Ayurvedic management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) induced infertility
Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS become pregnant and have a healthy baby.
research Local Artemis dysfunction may be one molecular mechanism for androgenetic alopecia via telomere shortening
Artemis dysfunction might cause hair loss through telomere shortening.
research New Insights into Testosterone Biosynthesis: Novel Observations from HSD17B3 Deficient Mice
Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
research Identification of a Rare Variant in the SRD5A2 Gene in Siblings With 46,XY Disorders of Sexual Development
A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
research High-Grade Ovarian Serous Carcinoma Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia
research Virilizing ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 40 year old South Indian female: a case report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Relationship with Serum Testosterone and DHEAS Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross‑Sectional Clinical Study
Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, and early treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life.
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in a 62-year-old woman presenting with hyperandrogenism and elevated testosterone
Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.
research Low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is solely associated with greater severity of male androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional study of Thai population
research Clinico-sonographic Correlation and Predictors of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Oligomenorrhea is the strongest predictor of PCOS severity.