research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research EFFECTS OF ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE ON BODY GROWTH, VISCERAL PROPORTIONS, AND WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNTS OF NORMAL AND HYPOPHYSECTOMIZED MALE RATS
Adrenocorticotropic hormone inhibits growth and affects body composition in male rats.
research 115 EXOGENOUS TESTOSTERONE ALONE OR WITH FINASTERIDE INCREASES PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE, GRIP STRENGTH, AND LEAN BODY MASS IN OLDER MEN WITH LOW SERUM TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone therapy improves strength and body composition in older men with low testosterone.
research Fatty acid composition of selected organs of gerbils maintained on a fat‐deficient or fat‐supplemented diet
Gerbils on a fat-deficient diet had altered fatty acid levels, hair loss, reduced sperm, and lower body weight.
research Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Prepregnancy Phenotype and Physiological Characteristics in PCOS
Women with PCOS have different body composition and some metabolic differences compared to healthy women.
research The extracellular matrix dictates regional competence for tumour initiation
The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
research Composition, structural features, and multifunctional properties of extracellular polysaccharides from the non-toxic green alga Parachlorella sp.
The green alga Parachlorella sp. has potential for use in cosmetics and health products due to its antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, and hair growth properties.
research Role of Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase-1 in Skin Integrity and Whole Body Energy Balance
SCD1 is crucial for skin health and overall energy balance.
research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or with Finasteride Increases Physical Performance, Grip Strength, and Lean Body Mass in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone boosts physical performance, grip strength, and lean body mass in older men with low testosterone.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Molecular Mechanisms, Actions and Clinical Applications in Human Body
PRP shows promise in healing and regeneration but needs standardized protocols for consistent results.
research A systematic review of antiandrogens and feminization in transgender women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
research Anthropometric Characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Their Associations with Insulin Resistance and Lipid Profile
Women with PCOS have higher body fat and worse insulin resistance and lipid profiles.
research Drug Therapy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
research Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men
Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
research Hair
Hair can reveal toxic elements and drugs in the body.
research Adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction in regenerative medicine: a brief review on biology and translation
Fat tissue-derived cells show promise for repairing body tissues, but more research and regulation are needed for safe use.
research EVALUATION OF ASSOCIATION OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICES WITH STRESS RESPONSE IN PCOS POPULATION
Stress worsens symptoms and body changes in women with PCOS, especially during COVID-19.
research 837 Characterization of cutaneous hormone production through analysis of skin secretions
Skin produces different hormones depending on body part and sex, and a new method can measure them.
research Skin: Basic Structure and Function
The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
research Chemical Structure, Classification and Clinical Significance of Steroid Hormones: A Review Article
Steroid hormones are vital for body functions and disease management.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Inflammation
Polycystic ovary syndrome causes chronic inflammation affecting all body systems, but proper nutrition, exercise, and supplements can improve the condition.
research Prostate volume and its relationship with anthropometric variables among different ethnic groups of South-Kivu, DR Congo
Prostate size varies by ethnic group, age, residence, and blood glucose, but not by body measurements or fat.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Comparative study on eucalyptol and camphor rich essential oils from rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum Sm. and their pharmacological, antioxidant and antifungal activities
Essential oils from Hedychium spicatum have potential for developing natural drugs with pain-blocking, fever-reducing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
research Keratinisation status and cytokeratins of the human Meibomian gland epithelium
Hyper-keratinisation in Meibomian glands contributes to gland dysfunction.
research Nutritional Management of Menopausal Women
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
research Efficacy of metformin therapy in adolescent girls with androgen excess: relation to sex hormone–binding globulin and androgen receptor polymorphisms
Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
research Current concepts in aesthetic endocrinology
Estrogens can slow skin aging after menopause, but can't restore youthful skin.