research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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720-750 / 1000+ results research HPLC-APCI-MS Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma
The method accurately measures finasteride in human plasma quickly and reliably.
research Flow cytometric analysis of cell cycle kinetics of anagen scalp hair correlated with plasma androgens in hirsutism.
Higher DHEA-S levels in hirsute females affect hair growth phases.
research Effects of testosterone replacement therapy on sexual interest, function, and behavior in HIV+ men
Testosterone replacement therapy significantly improved sexual interest and function in HIV+ men.
research Operative transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy improve ovulation rate after clomiphene failure in polycystic ovary syndrome
Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is effective for increasing ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS who didn't respond to clomiphene.
research Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Androgen Receptor and Nerve Structure Density in Human Prepuce from Patients with Persistent Sexual Side Effects after Finasteride Use for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
research Prevalence of functional disorders of androgen excess in unselected premenopausal women: a study in blood donors
Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.
research The profile of steroid hormones in human fetal and adult ovaries
Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.
research Receiver operating characteristic analysis of the performance of basal serum hormone profiles for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in epidemiological studies
Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.
research CAN PATIENTS WITH LUTS AND BPH DISCERN CHANGES IN PEAK URINARY FLOW RATE AND DO SUCH CHANGES CONTRIBUTE TO OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH TREATMENT?
Finasteride improves urinary symptoms and quality of life in BPH patients, especially with larger prostate size.
research 291 Gray-Scale Ultrasound to Assess Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men
Gray-scale ultrasound effectively detects erectile tissue fibrosis in young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride.
research 133 Grey-Scale Penile Ultrasound Findings in Young Men with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Who Used Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Retrospective Review
Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
research Comparative Studies on Polyamine Levels in Plasma and Urine of Androgenic Alopecia Patients Treated with Finasteride for a Period of Three Years
Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
research The Cycle Characteristics and Outcomes of Infertile Nonclassic 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Patients Undergoing Ovarian Stimulation for In Vitro Fertilization
Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.
research Finasteride for recurrent priapism in children and adolescents: A report on 5 cases
Finasteride may help treat recurrent priapism in children, but more research is needed.
research Standardizing the 60-Second Hair Count
Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
research Hallmark evidence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) tolerance in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - LPS-induced NFkB suppression in mononuclear cells (MNC) is linked to hyperandrogenism in PCOS
High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.
research Studies on neurosteroids XXIV. Determination of neuroactive androgens, androsterone and 5α‐androstane‐3α,17β‐diol, in rat brain and serum using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
The methods accurately measured brain androgens, showing most 5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol comes from outside the brain, while androsterone is both transported and made in the brain.
research A missing piece: the spiny mouse and the puzzle of menstruating species
The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
research Second-to-fourth digit ratio and seborrheic dermatitis in males: a cross-sectional study*
Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.
research Presence of polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with longer anogenital distance in adult Mediterranean women
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.
research Scrotal Rejuvenation
Scrotal rejuvenation treats aging-related changes in men's scrotum using methods like medication, hair transplantation, and surgery.
research Segmental hair analysis - a retrospective testosterone diary?
Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research The effect of topical finasteride in treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
research EXPLORING THE EFFICACY AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL–DERIVED EXOSOMES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA
Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly increase hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia patients.
research Comparison of Clinical and Biochemical Markers of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A Study from a Teaching Hospital in Sri Ramachandra Institute, Chennai, India
Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.
research The Diagnostic Value of Free Androgen Index in Obese Adolescent Females with Idiopathic Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
FAI is a reliable marker for identifying and monitoring hyperandrogenism in obese adolescent females with PCOS.
research Exposure to non-persistent pesticides and sexual maturation of Spanish adolescent males
Certain pesticides may delay sexual maturity in teenage boys.