research A systematic review of antiandrogens and feminization in transgender women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
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research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024)
The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.
research Uso da deslorelina na castração química de cães e sua aplicabilidade para o tratamento da alopecia X em Spitz Alemão: relato de caso
Deslorelin can help control reproduction and improve hair growth in German Spitz dogs.
research Therapeutic Potential of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract for Hair Health Enhancement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract improves hair elasticity, density, and thickness safely.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: Diagnosis and management
PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research Androgens/Androgen Receptor in the Management of Skin Diseases
Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
research The Possible Role of Prescribing Medications, Including Central Nervous System Drugs, in Contributing to Male-Factor Infertility (MFI): Assessment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pharmacovigilance Database
Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) trilogy: a translational and clinical review
The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
research Impact of androgen deprivation therapy on mortality of prostate cancer patients with COVID-19: a propensity score-based analysis
Androgen deprivation therapy doesn't lower the risk of death from COVID-19 in prostate cancer patients.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research ANTIANDROGEN TREATMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research An Update on Plant Derived Anti-Androgens
Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception1
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Hormonal therapy for acne: why not as first line therapy? facts and controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Evaluation of efficacy, safety, and reversibility of combination regimen of cyproterone acetate and testosterone buciclate in bonnet monkey
The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.
research The dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hypothesis of prostate cancer and its therapeutic implications
The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research A benign cause of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman
A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
research Androgen antagonists in androgen target tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Comparison of cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol and finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Human hair follicles are an extrarenal source and a nonhematopoietic target of erythropoietin
Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
research INSULIN-LOWERING MEDICATIONS IN POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
research Redefining hormone resistance in prostate cancer
The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
research Endocrinological evaluation and hormonal therapy for women with difficult acne
Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
research Idiopathic hirsutism: excessive bodily and facial hair in women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
research The role of androgen therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.