research Hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman: a rare case of ectopic adrenal cortical gland
A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare adrenal gland tissue in her ovary.
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research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate for Use in Dermatological Disorders
Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
research Helpful diagnostic markers of steroidogenesis for defining hyperandrogenemia in hirsute women
The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research Assessing tolerability and physiological responses to 17α-estradiol administration in male rhesus macaques
research Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society* Clinical Practice Guideline
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for safe and effective hormone treatment in gender-dysphoric individuals, with specific guidelines for adolescents and adults.
research A Review of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults in South Korea
Gender-affirming hormone therapy in South Korea aligns with international guidelines and has specific side effects.
research Targeted Determination of Residual Sex Hormones in Cosmetics Using Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction with Isotope-Labeled Internal Standards by UHPLC-MS/MS
A new method effectively detects trace sex hormones in cosmetics, ensuring safety.
research Reproductive profiles, androgen hormones and energetic status of oligomenorrheic exercising women
Exercising women with irregular periods have lower thyroid hormone levels and less body fat.
research Hair regrowth in a male patient with extensive androgenetic alopecia on estrogen therapy
Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research Gene expression of type 2 17β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in scalp hairs of hirsute women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research Regression of Pathologic Changes Induced by the Long-term Administration of Contraceptive Steroids to Rodents
Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
research Periodontal Manifestations of Diseases/Conditions Related with Female Sex Steroid Hormones
Hormonal changes in women can worsen gum disease, so dentists and gynecologists should work together for early diagnosis and treatment.
research Serum androgen levels and their relationship to pattern and severity of hair growth in hirsute women presenting at private centre in Hyderabad
Higher androgen levels are linked to more severe hair growth in hirsute women.
research Insulin administration alters gonadal steroid metabolism independent of changes in gonadotropin secretion in insulin-resistant women with the polycystic ovary syndrome.
Insulin changes sex hormone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome without affecting other hormone releases.
research Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism.
Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
research Clinical effects of cross-sex hormone therapy in adult trans persons
research Expression of Concern: Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The article's findings are uncertain and should be viewed with caution.
research The therapeutic use of androgens in women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Effectiveness of Low-dose Ethinylestradiol/Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol/Desogestrel with and without Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Triple-dummy Study.
Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
research Androgen Resistance Associated With a Qualitative Abnormality of the Androgen Receptor and Responsive to High Dose Androgen Therapy*
High-dose androgen therapy can help manage certain types of androgen resistance.
research Novel Systematics of Nomenclature and Classification of Female Functional Androgenization (Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)
A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
research Are sex hormones promising candidates to explain sex disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Resection of a pure androgen secreting adrenal adenoma in a postmenopausal woman: a case report
Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research 5α-reduction of epitestosterone is catalysed by human SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and increases androgen receptor transactivation
5α-reductases increase epitestosterone's effect on androgen receptors.
research Distribution of Body Hair in Young Australian Women and Associations With Serum Androgen Concentrations
More body hair in young Australian women is linked to higher androstenedione levels.
research Reduced estradiol synthesis by letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, is protective against development of pentylenetetrazole-induced kindling in mice
Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
research [Female contraception: hormonal methods].
Hormonal contraceptives are highly effective but require medical evaluation due to potential health risks.