research Use of hair products in relation to ovarian cancer risk
Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
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research Analysis of hormone antagonists in clinical and municipal wastewater by isotopic dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
research Health consequences of anabolic steroids: a sexual-medicine perspective
Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.
research Clinical application of 5α-reductase inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
research Functional Ingredient Mapping in PCOS Formulations: Hormonal Excess
Certain natural ingredients and lifestyle changes can help manage PCOS symptoms by balancing hormones and improving insulin sensitivity.
research Cancer risk in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: Common treatments and future perspectives
PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.
research Detection of cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone in archaeological human hair from the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt
Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.
research What is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?
Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
research POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)–AN OVERVIEW
PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research Tributyltin (TBT) effects on Ocinebrina aciculata (Gastropoda: Muricidae): imposex development, sterilization, sex change and population decline
Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
research Alternative treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: pre-clinical and clinical basis for using plant-based drugs
Plant-based drugs are effective and safe alternatives for managing PCOS symptoms.
research The Black identity, hair product use, and breast cancer scale
The BHBS is a valid tool to study cultural norms and breast cancer risk in Black women.
research Distinct Transcriptional Profiles of the Female, Male, and Finasteride-Induced Feminized Male Anogenital Region in Rat Fetuses
Finasteride exposure affects gene expression and anogenital distance in male rat fetuses.
research Evaluation of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride on reproduction and gonadal development in medaka, Oryzias latipes
Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
research Emerging Topics in Cardiometabolic and Psychologic Sequelae, Pathogenesis, and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review
The review concludes that more research is needed to better improve the health outcomes for people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
research Hepatoprotective and anti-hyperplastic effects of silver nanoparticles biosynthesised using aqueous extracts of M. scaber : Insights from acetaminophen and testosterone experimental models
Silver nanoparticles from Mitracarpus scaber protect the liver and reduce prostate enlargement.
research Health and fertility in World Health Organization group 2 anovulatory women
Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.
research Therapeutic Androgen Receptor Ligands
Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
research Exploring the application of dietary antioxidant index for disease risk assessment: a comprehensive review
A high dietary antioxidant index may lower the risk of various diseases, but more research is needed.
research Glycolytic Dysfunction in Granulosa Cells and Its Contribution to Metabolic Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Targeting glycolysis may help treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovarian function.
research Plant-based approaches in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A review
Plant-based therapies, like Aloe Vera and Cinnamon, may help manage PCOS symptoms with fewer side effects.
research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Like Symptoms in the General Practice of an Obstetrics and Gynecological Office on the Island of Tobago: A Retrospective Chart Analysis
19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.
research Consequences of steroid-5α-reductase deficiency and inhibition in vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Modulatory role of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E on skin health, immunity, microbiome, and diseases
Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
research 5α-Reduced glucocorticoids: a story of natural selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Sex hormones and sarcopenia in older persons
Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
research Functional analyses of a novel missense and other mutations of the vitamin D receptor in association with alopecia
A single amino acid change in the vitamin D receptor can disrupt its function and lead to hair loss.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.