research Evaluation the levels of some hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones compared to healthy women, and these levels vary with BMI, age, and treatment type.
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research Intracrinology and The Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research Androgenisierung
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Ethinylestradiol/salicylic acid/swertia japonica/tocopherol acetate
Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
research Dienogest vs. combined oral contraceptive: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of efficacy and side effects to inform evidence‐based guidelines
Dienogest and combined oral contraceptives are equally effective for endometriosis, but COC may reduce painful intercourse more.
research POSTMENOPAUSAL VIRILIZATION
Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.
research 1370 17β-estradiol may control human HF growth also via up-regulating the expression of cannabinoid receptor type1 expression
17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
research Androgen Replacement in Women: A Commentary
Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
research SAT367 A Rare Case of Ovarian Cellular Fibroma Producing Testosterone
A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
research SUN-105 A Classic Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
research Assessing medication use patterns among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South Korea: A retrospective study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research Connection between granulosa cell pyroptosis and oocyte endoplasmic reticulum stress in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome
Reducing granulosa cell pyroptosis may improve oocyte maturation in PCOS.
research SAT-240 Type B Insulin Resistance Resulting in Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
research Steroid Cell Tumor Without Virilization
A rare ovarian tumor can occur without causing male-like 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 Testosterone: The Forgotten Female Hormone
Testosterone is important for women's health, but more research is needed to guide its use.
research Adverse events associated with aromatase inhibitors: an analysis of real-world datasets and drug-gene interaction network
Aromatase inhibitors can cause various adverse reactions, so monitoring is crucial.
research Cutaneous hydroxystereoid dehydrogenases and rat-hair-cycle
Certain enzymes react strongly with some hormones in rat skin during hair growth, mainly in sebaceous glands and hair sheaths.
research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia
Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Represented with Postmenopasal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
research Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine
Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.
research How should postmenopausal androgen excess be evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
research Androgenic alopecia and hirsutism in a 73-year-old woman: careful re-evaluation of 'normal' imaging findings may lead to a rare diagnosis
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
research Cross-sex hormone therapy in Australia: the prescription patterns of clinicians experienced in adult transgender healthcare
Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.