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May 2009 in “Hippocampus” Progesterone helps adult male mice grow more neurons and improves memory.
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” The method accurately measures cyproterone acetate in plasma, showing no significant difference between two formulations.
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August 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology” Applying estradiol to skin causes local changes but not cancer.
June 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Balancing hormones is crucial for women's health and may require hormone therapy.
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March 2018 in “JAMA” Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.
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January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hormone Replacement Therapy improves skin health in postmenopausal women by boosting collagen and hydration.
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December 2011 in “Molecules” Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
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August 2010 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some synthesized compounds were more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate cancer cell growth and androgen levels.
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August 2000 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Kuntai capsules combined with nilestriol tablets effectively reduce perimenopausal symptoms and improve hormone levels.
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.
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March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology” Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
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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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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
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January 2014 in “CellBio” Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.
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April 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.
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February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Testosterone patches can modestly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women not on estrogen therapy.
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June 1999 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Oral contraceptives are effective for treating hyperandrogenism, while ovarian electrocautery is better for women with infertility.