research POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT
A rare ovarian tumor caused a postmenopausal woman to develop male-like features, which improved after surgery.
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research Heterozygous 21‐hydroxylasedeficiency as a cause of hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
research Changes in expression of the δ subunit of the GABAAreceptor and in receptor function induced by progesterone exposure and withdrawal
Progesterone affects GABAA receptor function by altering δ subunit levels.
research [Usefulness and limitations of the evaluation of sex-hormone-binding globulin in women with a female pattern of androgen-induced baldness].
Genetic response to androgens is key in female pattern baldness, not SHBG levels.
research The Relation of the SHBG Gene Polymorphism (rs1799941) with PCOS in a Group of Iraqi Women
Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Common variants in the sex hormone-binding globulin gene (SHBG) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean women
Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
research ADT-G as a promising biomarker for peripheral hyperandrogenism in adult female acne
ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
research Low sex hormone-binding globulin is associated with low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS
Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.
research Changes of androgens levels in menopausal women
Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.
research May AMH levels distinguish LOCAH from PCOS among hirsute women?
AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.
research Sexual difference, identification and object choice in individuals with sex differentiation disorders
Gender identity doesn't determine who people are attracted to or their sexual practices.
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 Physiological Role of the Ovary and Fertility Outcomes in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Comparative Study
Women with PCOS have shorter reproductive periods and higher infertility rates compared to healthy women.
research Emerging drugs for hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.
research Comparison of hormonal levels between infertile PCOS and non-PCOS females
Women with PCOS have different hormone levels compared to those without PCOS.
research Disorders linked to insufficient androgen action in male children
Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.
research Maternal androgen excess induces cardiac hypertrophy and left ventricular dysfunction in female mice offspring
High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Differential Diagnosis
The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research A rare cause of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
research Morphometric-stereological and functional epididymal alterations and a decrease in fertility in rats treated with finasteride and after a 30-day post-treatment recovery period
Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
research ODP398 A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research 5 Dihydrotestosterone metabolism
Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.
research Effect of finasteride on ovulation induction in nonresponder (hyperandrogenic) polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women
Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
research Association between the serum estrone-to-estradiol ratio and parameters related to glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Higher estrone-to-estradiol ratios are linked to worse glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research EVALUATING HISTOLOGICAL MODIFICATIONS OF TESTIS AND SPERMATOGENESISIN ADULT MALE RATS ON FINASTERIDE
Short-term finasteride use likely doesn't harm male fertility.
research Characterizing clinical and hormonal profiles of acne in north African women with polycystic ovary syndrome
research THE EFFECT OF TOPICALLY APPLIED γ‐ORYZANOL ON SEBACEOUS GLANDS
γ‐Oryzanol ointment increases sebaceous gland activity and sebum production.