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November 2021 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.
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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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September 2024 in “Human Reproduction Update” Androgen measurement helps diagnose PCOS, but accuracy varies, needing standard methods.
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May 2006 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Calculated testosterone values are reliable for assessing hyperandrogenemia in women, making direct measurement unnecessary.
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October 2022 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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February 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” More body hair in young Australian women is linked to higher androstenedione levels.
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March 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
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August 2022 in “Microorganisms” A standardized drug development platform is essential for efficient and effective drug repurposing, especially during pandemics.
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May 2024 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Severe menstrual issues in PCOS women signal higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
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December 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
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January 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Blocking Janus kinase 1 helps stop inflammation and regrow hair, making it a good treatment for hair loss from alopecia areata.
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September 2020 Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.
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July 2025 in “BMC Medicine” PCOS affects 11% of women, highlighting the need for standardized diagnosis.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine is safe, not a steroid, and boosts muscle and performance without causing kidney damage or hair loss.
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