research Androgens in women
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research Hirsutism: management and therapeutic options
Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.
research Diagnosis of an indistinct Leydig cell tumor by positron emission tomography-computed tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research Androgen Therapy for Postmenopausal Women; What is New?
research Hirsutes II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone for women in the peri- or postmenopausal phase
DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
research Reduction in the Free Androgen Index in Overweight Women After Sixty Days of a Low Glycemic Diet
A low-glycemic diet improved hormone levels and well-being in overweight women with high androgen levels.
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 Endocrine Therapy of Adult Gender-Incongruent Individuals Seeking Gender Reaffirmation
Hormone therapy greatly improves the quality of life for adults seeking gender reaffirmation, but more research is needed in India.
research Ex-Vivo Evaluation of Eflornitine Hydrochloride Loaded Solid Lipid Microparticles Based Cream
The EFH-SLM cream is more effective and gentler for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research VIRILISATION SECONDARY TO LEYDIG CELL OVARIAN TUMOR IN A POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMAN WITH PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Postmenopausal women with unusual hair growth should be checked for ovarian tumors.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research 4 Anti-androgens in gynaecological practice
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
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 Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Long-term satisfaction and tolerability with low-dose flutamide: a 20-year surveillance study on 120 hyperandrogenic women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research SAT-134 Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research Evaluation and treatment of facial feminization surgery: part I. forehead, orbits, eyebrows, eyes, and nose
The document concludes that facial feminization surgery improves psychological well-being and social acceptance for transgender individuals.
research Hormonal Therapies for Individuals with Intersex Conditions
research 8162 A Unique Presentation of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Causing Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
research A STUDY ON CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH HIRSUTISM
Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.
research SAT378 Unusual Case of Hirsutism From Prolactinoma Induced Dihydrotestosterone Elevation
A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
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 Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism.
Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
research Comparative Study of the Therapeutic efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate + Eflornithine (Topical) and Eflornithine (Topical) alone in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Using Cyproterone Acetate with Eflornithine together is safe and works better for treating facial hair in women.
research A randomized double blind, vehicle controlled bilateral comparison study of the efficacy and safety of finasteride 0.5% solution in combination with intense pulsed light in the treatment of facial hirsutism*
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research Eflornithine Hydrochloride-Loaded Electrospun Nanofibers as a Potential Face Mask for Hirsutism Application
The new face mask with Eflornithine can potentially reduce facial hair growth and moisturize skin.
research Interventions for Hirsutism
Oral contraceptives help mild hirsutism, while flutamide and spironolactone help severe cases.
research Virilization from partner's use of topical androgen in a reproductive-aged woman
A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.