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The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
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research Androgen receptor–mediated inhibition of cutaneous wound healing
Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.
research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research EXPLORING THE ROLE OF UMBILICAL CORD AND CORD BLOOD IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Umbilical cord and cord blood stem cells are promising for treating chronic diseases due to their versatility and ethical acceptability.
research Sex hormones and related compounds, including hormonal contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Prolactin delays hair regrowth in mice
Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
research Endocrine correlates of male breast cancer risk: a case-control study in Athens, Greece
Reduced sexual drive may be linked to male breast cancer, while anti-estrogenic factors might lower the risk.
research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
research Oral administration of low-dose bisphenol A promotes proliferation of ventral prostate and upregulates prostaglandin D2 synthase expression in adult rats
Low doses of BPA can increase prostate growth and change hormone levels in adult rats.
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 Androgens in postmenopausal women
Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.
research Anabolic and Metabolic Effects of Testosterone and Other Androgens: Direct Effects and Role of Testosterone Metabolic Products
Testosterone and its metabolites have varied effects on different body systems, especially during puberty.
research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024)
The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.
research Maximizing surgical outcomes with gender affirming hormone therapy in gender affirmation surgery
Gender affirming hormone therapy improves outcomes in gender affirmation surgery.
research Hormonal interventions in skin wounds – a mini review
Hormones can improve wound healing by regulating the healing process.
research Advancing Design Strategy of PROTACs for Cancer Therapy
PROTACs show promise for cancer treatment, but designing them effectively is challenging.
research Understanding human aging and the fundamental cell signaling link in age-related diseases: the middle-aging hypovascularity hypoxia hypothesis
Improving blood flow and oxygen levels in middle age may help prevent age-related diseases.
research Sex hormone supplementation improves breathing and restores respiratory neuroplasticity following C2 hemisection in rats
Sex hormone supplements help improve breathing and nerve recovery after spinal injury in rats.
research Gender Differences in the Regulation of Blood Pressure
Men generally have higher blood pressure than premenopausal women, but postmenopausal women's blood pressure can surpass men's, and hormone therapy doesn't significantly help.
research A guide to understanding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
research The X Factor in Immunity: Sex Differences Shaped by the X Chromosome
Females generally have stronger immune responses than males due to the X chromosome.
research Endocrine intervention for transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Sex- or Gender-specific Differences in the Clinical Presentation, Outcome, and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2
Men face more severe COVID-19 outcomes, while women are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone replacement in menopause.
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research Safety of testosterone use in women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
research Apocrine sweat gland obstruction by antiperspirants allowing transdermal absorption of cutaneous generated hormones and pheromones as a link to the observed incidence rates of breast and prostate cancer in the 20th century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Profile of the progesterone derivative chlormadinone acetate — Pharmocodynamic properties and therapeutic applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
research Distinctive Acne Entities
Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
research Androgenic effects of oral contraceptives: Implications for patient compliance
Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
research Safety of testosterone treatment in postmenopausal women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.