research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
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research Use of cyproterone acetate (CPA) in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research SAT-224 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Adrenal Hyperandrogenemia and Refractory Hirsutism
Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
research ANDROGEN AND CORTISOL SECRETING ADRENOCORTICAL ONCOCYTOMA WITTH UNCERTAIN MALIGNANT POTENTIAL
The woman had a rare adrenal tumor removed, and she recovered well with no signs of the tumor returning.
research Changes in Progesterone Metabolites in the Hippocampus Can Modulate Open Field and Forced Swim Test Behavior of Proestrous Rats
Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
research FETAL METABOLIC PROGRAMMING IN THE ETIOLOGY OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Early life factors, including a mother's health and environment, can affect the chances of developing polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.
research MON-024 Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified; A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
research [Contraceptive methods for adolescents].
Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.
research Safety and quality of life of CDK4/6 inhibitors therapy for hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced breast cancer: a multicenter cross-sectional survey in China
CDK4/6 inhibitors affect safety and quality of life differently, requiring careful use.
research Evidence for Increased 5α-Reductase Activity During Early Childhood in Daughters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
research Estrogen hormone therapy stabilizes lateral hairline in transfeminine patients: Implications for facial feminization surgery
Estrogen therapy can help stabilize the hairline in transfeminine individuals.
research Testosterone therapy for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic measures.
research The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
research SAT-271 Block and Replace Therapy Successfully Improved Symptoms in Recurrent Cyclic Cushing’s Disease
Block and replace therapy improved symptoms in recurrent cyclic Cushing’s disease.
research Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is a Disease of Ovary that Can Causes Cyst
PCOS causes hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, and can lead to obesity.
research Early androgen activity after birth determines the hypothalamic expression of androgen and estrogen receptors in adulthood in female but not in male rats
Early androgen exposure affects hormone receptor expression in adult female rats' brains, but not in males.
research Local synthesis and effect of sex steroids in human skin and the hair follicle and hormonal effects on the wound healing response
Local estrogen synthesis in skin may improve wound healing.
research Research progress on drug-induced gynecomastia
Stopping the drug usually helps, but tamoxifen or surgery may be needed if symptoms persist.
research Estimation of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Tumor Necrosis Factor–Alpha (TNF-α) Levels Women Diagnosed with Polycystic Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α.
research Clinical and Hormonal Evaluation of Androgen Excess
Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Animal Models and the Developmental Origins of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Increasing Evidence for the Role of Androgens in Programming Reproductive and Metabolic Dysfunction
High levels of androgens during early development may cause PCOS-like symptoms.
research A benign cause of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman
A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
research Validation of hair estradiol immuno-assays across the menstrual cycle in emerging adults
Hair samples can reliably show average long-term hormone levels in young women.
research Clinical evaluation of furostanolicsaponins and flavanoids in polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) patients
Fenugreek seed extract safely reduces ovarian volume and cyst size in women with PCOS.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
research The role of vitamin E in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Vitamin E helps reduce PCOS symptoms and improves hormonal balance.
research A Review of the Relationships Between Endogenous Sex Steroids and Incident Ischemic Stroke and Coronary Heart Disease Events
Lower testosterone increases heart disease risk; higher estradiol increases risk in women.
research Gender Differences in Cardiac Hypertrophy
Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common But Often Unrecognized Condition
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.