research Finasteride versus cyproterone acetate-estrogen regimens in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
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research Literature Review of Cosmetic Procedures in Men: Approaches and Techniques are Gender Specific
Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research Risk of estrogen-driven malignancies in females on 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Androgen excess: Investigations and management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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 Treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists
Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
research Effect of a novel steroid (PM-9) on the inhibition of 5α-reductase present in Penicillium crustosum broths
PM-9 and finasteride effectively inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
research Clinical relevance of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone metabolism in women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research Targeting hirsutism: a new approach*1
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces facial hair in women with hirsutism.
research Current concepts in aesthetic endocrinology
Estrogens can slow skin aging after menopause, but can't restore youthful skin.
research Medical and aesthetic procedural dermatology recommendations for transgender patients undergoing transition
Dermatologists are important in helping transgender people with skin issues and physical changes during their transition.
research The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Virilizing ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 40 year old South Indian female: a case report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
research [Antiandrogen therapy of acne, falling hair and hirsutism (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research To study hypoactive sexual desire disorder in a fragile X carrier female successfully treated with local testosterone application
Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.
research Decreased allopregnanolone induced by hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in social behavior and sexual motivation in female rats
Hormonal contraceptives may reduce social behavior and sexual motivation by lowering allopregnanolone levels.
research Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A Patient’s Perspective
Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
research The state‐of‐the‐art in the management of androgenetic alopecia: A review of new therapies and treatment algorithms
New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
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 Insights Into the Cardiomodulatory Effects of Sex Hormones: Implications in Transgender Care
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase heart disease risk in transgender individuals.
research Forehead reduction and orbital contouring in facial feminisation surgery for transgender females
Forehead reduction and orbital contouring are important for satisfactory facial feminization in transgender females, with high satisfaction and low long-term problems.
research [Analysis of steroids and binding proteins in the blood of women with androgenetic alopecia].
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
research Estrogens
research Testosterone Therapy in Premenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
research Efficacy of low-dose GnRH analogue (Buserelin) in the treatment of hirsutism
Low-dose Buserelin effectively reduces hirsutism with minimal side effects.
research POSTMENOPAUSAL VIRILIZATION
Thorough evaluation is crucial for postmenopausal women with virilization to detect rare ovarian tumors.