research The effect of menopause on the skin and other connective tissues
Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
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research Shorter CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene may enhance hyperandrogenicity in polycystic ovary syndrome
Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.
research Effects of two estroprogestins containing ethynilestradiol 30mug and drospirenone 3 mg and ethynilestradiol 30mug and chlormadinone 2 mg on skin and hormonal hyperandrogenic manifestations
Both birth control pills improved hormone levels and skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism, but the one with drospirenone was more effective.
research Hyperandrogenism in post-menopausal women: a diagnosis challenge
A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.
research Effects of Flutamide, a pure antiandrogen, on endocrine parameters, in the adult female rat
Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.
research The benefits of finasteride for hirsute women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride effectively reduces excess hair in women with certain conditions.
research Haplotype analysis ofVEGFgene polymorphisms in polycystic ovary syndrome
Certain gene variations are found in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Low leptin level in an obese hyperandrogenic woman – potential marker for androgen-secreting tumor
Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.
research Current concepts in aesthetic endocrinology
Estrogens can slow skin aging after menopause, but can't restore youthful skin.
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 A rare case of an androgen-producing stromal luteoma of the ovary in a postmenopausal woman, diagnosed by means of selective venous blood sampling
Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
research Is 3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide a diagnostic marker in women with androgenic manifestations?
3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.
research Treatment of hirsutism
Hirsutism can be treated with medications or hair removal methods, tailored to each person.
research A Comparison of the Relative Efficacy of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Acne in Hyperandrogenic Women
Most antiandrogen treatments effectively reduce acne in hyperandrogenic women, but finasteride is the least effective.
research Three-Dimensional Dynamic MR-Hysterosalpingography: A New, Low Invasive, Radiation-Free and Less Painful Radiological Approach to Female Infertility
This new method makes checking for female infertility less painful, less invasive, and doesn't use radiation.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women
Hair loss in women can be treated with hormone therapy.
research Survival of Lymph Node-Negative Breast Cancer Patients in Relation to Number of Lymph Nodes Examined
Examining more lymph nodes can improve survival rates in breast cancer patients without lymph node involvement.
research Pseudoepitheliomatous Hyperplasia in Lichen Sclerosus of the Vulva
PEH in vulvar LS is common and needs careful diagnosis to avoid confusion with cancer.
research The investigation and management of the hirsute woman
The document concludes that hirsutism in women, often caused by PCOS, requires systematic evaluation and can be treated with medications, mechanical removal, or cosmetic methods, with weight loss also being beneficial.
research Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Postmenopausal Women
research KRT17 promotes endometrial cancer cell migration as well as angiogenesis by regulating HIF-1α/VEGF pathway
KRT17 may be a new target for endometrial cancer treatment because it helps cancer cells move and form new blood vessels.
research A Case of Virilizing Brenner Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Stromal Androgenic Activity
A postmenopausal woman's hormone imbalance and symptoms improved after removing benign ovarian tumors.
research What is your diagnosis?
The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
research The Development and Evaluation of An Ovulation Inhibitor (Diane®) Containing An Antiandrogen
Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
research THE GRADE OF HIRSUTISM CORRELATED TO SERUM ANDROGEN LEVELS AND HORMONAL INDICES
Hirsutism severity is linked to androgen levels, especially in women with a lower LH/FSH ratio.
research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.
research Comparison of ovarian electrocautery and oral contraceptives in the treatment of hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
This study compared the effects of ovarian electrocautery (OE) and oral contraceptives (OC) containing desogestrel (DG) or cyproterone acetate (CPA) on hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study involved 41 women, with 18 receiving OC as sole treatment and 23 receiving OC after OE. OE was effective in inducing ovulation and increasing estrogen and progesterone levels, while OC had the opposite hormonal effects. Both treatments reduced androgen levels and increased sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), but OC had a more pronounced effect. SHBG levels increased significantly more with OC treatment compared to OE. The study concluded that OCs are effective for treating hyperandrogenism, while OE is recommended for women with concurrent infertility. Combining the treatments offered no additional benefits, and delaying ovulatory cycling with OC after OE did not negatively impact future fertility.
research GRANULOSA‐THECA CELL TUMOR IN A ONE‐YEAR‐OLD INFANT
A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
research The impact of physical activity in a case of polycystic ovary syndrome
Physical activity significantly improved symptoms of PCOS in a patient.