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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
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January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Dupilumab can cause lupus-like symptoms, so patients need careful monitoring.
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Andrology” The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.
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February 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Medroxyprogesterone acetate is as effective as oral contraceptives for resuming ovulation in women with PCOS.
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March 2004 in “Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology” Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
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February 2016 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.