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The testes produce sperm and hormones essential for male development.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs are effective for managing PCOS.
research Ichthyosis linearis circumflexa with bamboo hair: challenges in the diagnosis and management
A 15-year-old boy's skin and hair condition worsened due to improper treatment, leading to severe health issues.
research Latest advances in oral hormonal male contraception: efficacy, mechanisms of action, and future perspectives
New male contraceptive pills show promise in reducing sperm production with mild side effects.
research Corticotropin releasing factor-1 receptor antagonism associated with favorable outcomes of male reproductive health biochemical parameters
Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
research Gonads
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
research Delayed Puberty
Delayed puberty affects some teens, and early treatment with hormones can help improve their growth and social well-being.
research Candidate genes of SARS-CoV-2 gender susceptibility
Men are more affected by COVID-19 due to differences in immune responses and protein expression.
research Replacement with GABAergic steroid precursors restores the acute ethanol withdrawal profile in adrenalectomy/gonadectomy mice
GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Effect of perfluorooctanesulfonate exposure on steroid hormone levels and steroidogenic enzyme activities in juvenile Silurana tropicalis
PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.
research Case Report: Disorder of Sexual Development in a Chinese Crested Dog With XX/XY Leukocyte Chimerism and Mixed Cell Testicular Tumors
A female dog with mixed male and female traits was treated successfully with surgery.
research The laboratory in the multidisciplinary diagnosis of differences or disorders of sex development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Steroidogenesis of the testis – new genes and pathways
New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.
research Delayed Telogen Replacement in a Boy’s Scalp
Androgens may worsen a natural hair resting phase, possibly leading to hair loss.
research Further Insights in Trichothiodistrophy: A Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Study of 20 Cases and Literature Review
TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
research MON-336 Ovaries Reveal Their Inner Testes
A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
research Does a male polycystic ovarian syndrome equivalent exist?
Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
research Finasteride and male fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research Hair growth effect of minoxidil
Minoxidil helps hair grow by improving blood flow and increasing growth factors in hair follicles.
research A Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.
research SUN-106 Nonsurgical Management of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Goserelin injections can effectively manage hyperandrogenism symptoms in postmenopausal women who can't have surgery.
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.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Ovarian Stromal Hyperthecosis and Hyperandrogenemia Refractory to Hormonal Suppression
Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
research Post Menopausal Hyperandrogenism: A Case of a Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
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 Utilisation of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue to differentiate ovarian from adrenal hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women
GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.
research 5048 A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women: Ovarian Stromal Hyperplasia
Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.
research Hyperandrogenism in post-menopausal women: a diagnosis challenge
A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.