30 citations
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.
March 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Post-finasteride syndrome causes various symptoms in men using finasteride, with no known cure.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks” 35 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Chronic pelvic pain in men is common, but its cause is unknown and treatments are often ineffective.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery” Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.
2 citations
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March 2003 in “Endocrine Practice” The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
March 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
November 2010 in “Clin-Alert” Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
3 citations
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October 1995 in “Southern Medical Journal” Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
9 citations
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March 2009 in “Endocrine Practice”
1 citations
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July 2011 in “Climacteric” Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.
January 2024 in “Journal of surgical case reports” Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
3 citations
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September 2000 in “Geriatric nursing” Aging men face unique health issues like erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and baldness.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Poor sleep, physical health, depression, and anxiety can worsen urinary problems in men.
386 citations
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April 2006 in “PubMed” BPH is common in older men and often occurs with other age-related health issues.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.
March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
Unexplained anemia in older men may be linked to urological issues like urinary retention.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
1 citations
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September 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Check hormone levels in older women to find hidden conditions like certain tumors.