research Serum prostate spesific antigen levels in women with androgenetic alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Hormonal Treatment of Transgender Women with Oral Estradiol
Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and estroprogestins
Choosing the right estroprogestin is crucial for effectively managing PCOS symptoms.
research Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel implant on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and free testosterone levels: ancillary study of the ECHO randomized clinical trial
The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
research [Differentiated application of oral contraceptives basing on the different side effects of synthetic progestins (author's transl)].
Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
research Finasteride for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents
Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Drug interactions between herbal medicines and oral contraceptives
Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors
Smaller substituents at C-17 enhance the inhibitory activity of progesterone derivatives on 5alpha-reductase.
research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
research Androstanediolglucuronide: A parameter for peripheral androgen activity before and during therapy with cyproterone acetate
3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
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 5α-Reductase Inhibition Prevents the Luteal Phase Increase in Plasma Allopregnanolone Levels and Mitigates Symptoms in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
research METABOLIC, REPRODUCTIVE OUTCOMES AND SIDE EFFECTS AFTER THE ADMINISTRATION OF 100 MG DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE (DHEA) IN WOMEN WITH AN ADEQUATE OVARIAN RESERVE
Taking 100 mg of DHEA daily for 16 weeks did not change metabolic and reproductive health significantly but increased certain ovarian markers with minimal side effects.
research Is 3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide a diagnostic marker in women with androgenic manifestations?
3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.
research Normalization of testosterone levels using a low estrogen-containing oral contraceptive in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.
research The Development and Evaluation of An Ovulation Inhibitor (Diane®) Containing An Antiandrogen
Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
research Decreased allopregnanolone induced by hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in social behavior and sexual motivation in female rats
Hormonal contraceptives may reduce social behavior and sexual motivation by lowering allopregnanolone levels.
research Effects of an oral contraceptive containing chlormadinone acetate and ethinylestradiol on hair and skin quality in women wishing to use hormonal contraception
The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
research A Case of the Cons: How Contraception Confused Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia for Conn
Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
research Rp-HPLC Determination of Quercetin in a Novel D-α-Tocopherol Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Succinate Based SNEDDS Formulation: Pharmacokinetics in Rat Plasma
The new formulation greatly improved quercetin absorption in rats.
research PROGRESSIVE SLEEP APNOEAS RESPOND TO MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE
Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
research The effect of 2 combined oral Contraceptives containing either drospirenone or cyproterone acetate on acne and seborrhea.
Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
research Comparison of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a low dose oral contraceptive given alone or together in the treatment of hirsutism.
Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
research Biological activity of novel progesterone derivatives having a bulky ester side chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
research Thrombotic risk minimization for D iane‐35 and generics
The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.