research Polycystic ovary syndrome: Challenges in adolescence
Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research Relationship of Hair Cortisol Concentration With Perceived and Somatic Stress Indices: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Hair cortisol concentration may reflect some physiological stress but doesn't strongly correlate with perceived stress.
research Diagnosis of an indistinct Leydig cell tumor by positron emission tomography-computed tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research Spironolactone therapy in hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Alterations in Pattern Baldness According to Sex: Hair Metabolomics Approach
Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.
research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
research Hair loss in hospital medicine: a practical guide
The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Severe Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in a 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
research Sequential estrogen-progestin addition to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist suppression for the chronic treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism: a pilot study.
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Androgen Receptor Ligands: Agonists and Antagonists
Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Sexual desire in a sample of married Egyptian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research Comparison of Alopecia severity and blood level of testosterone in men suffering schizophrenia with control group
Men with more severe hair loss had a lower risk of schizophrenia, but hair loss and testosterone levels were not linked.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Virilización y enfermedad metabólica en mujer postmenopáusica relacionado a hiperplasia e hipertecosis ovárica
Postmenopausal virilization can be caused by ovarian hyperthecosis, treatable with surgery.
research Regulatory Effect of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Decreased β-Catenin Expression in Alopecia Models by Testosterone and PMA Treatment in Dermal Papilla Cells
CBD may help restore hair growth-related protein levels in alopecia caused by hormones or other factors.
research Low Anabolic Profile in Assessing a Patients Overall Hair Loss
Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate
Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
research Role of individualized homeopathy in stress-associated telogen effluvium
Individualized homeopathy improved hair health and emotional well-being in a woman with stress-related hair loss.
research Does hair cortisol concentration reflect measurable regulatory biology of the HPA axis in healthy humans?
Hair cortisol concentration partly reflects HPA axis regulation but doesn't capture all its complexities.
research Bias in Hair Cortisol Measures for Psychological Stress: Self vs. Professional Collection
Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
research Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Community-Dwelling Adults With Longstanding Multiple Sclerosis
Hair cortisol levels don't reliably indicate chronic stress in people with multiple sclerosis.
research Acupuncture improves anxiety and depression in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
Acupuncture reduces anxiety and depression in women with PCOS.
research The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in women with prediabetes compared with normoglycemic women
Women with prediabetes may have a higher risk of PCOS-like changes, especially if they have impaired glucose tolerance.
research Altered Hormone and Bioactive Lipid Plasma Profile in Rodent Models of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Revealed by Targeted Mass Spectrometry
Rodent models of PCOS show some hormone changes similar to humans, but also have key differences.