research Comparison of high-dose finasteride (5 mg/day) versus low-dose finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the treatment of hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
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research Physiological changes in the skin during pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Case Study: Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing in Unaffected Patients May Allow for Early Intervention and Aggressive Management
Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
research Hirsutism: management and therapeutic options
Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research Effective treatment of skin and metabolic manifestations of hyperandrogenism: a comprehensive improvement of quality of life
Combined oral contraceptives improve skin, hormone levels, and quality of life in women with PCOS.
research An Approach to the Patient With Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.
research La clinoïdectomie antérieure extra-durale dans l'abord des méningiomes sus-tentoriels de la base du crâne. À propos d'une série de 142 cas
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
research Impact of One-Week Administration of Dihydrotestosterone in Rat Anterior Pituitary Gland
Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.
research Simultaneous quantitation of nine hydroxy-androgens and their conjugates in human serum by stable isotope dilution liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Management of pregnancy in a carrier of the Donohue mutation
Pregnancies in a woman with the Donohue mutation were managed with genetic testing, resulting in three healthy infants.
research IMPORTANCE OF HAIR GROWTH IN HISUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Diagnose and treat hirsutism with oral contraceptives and laser hair removal for best results.
research Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
research PSAT097 Patient Preference Research: Preferred Adjunctive Medication Attributes of Adult Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
research Spironolactone in combination drug therapy for unresponsive hirsutism
Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
research Conditioned medium from primary cytotrophoblasts, primary placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells, or placental tissue promoted HUVECs angiogenesis in vitro
Placental components enhance blood vessel growth.
research Delayed Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2 Deficiency
Consider rare forms of CAH for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Biology and Detection of Pregnanes During Late Gestation in the Mare
LC-MS/MS is essential for accurately detecting pregnanes in pregnant mares.
research Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Pregnancy
Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
research Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy at a Hormone Clinic Causing Significant Virilization in a Post-Menopausal Women
A woman developed male characteristics after using unregulated hormone therapy.
research Steroid 17-Hydroxyprogesterone in Hair Is a Potential Long-Term Biomarker of Androgen Control in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Measuring 17-hydroxyprogesterone in hair can help monitor androgen levels in people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
research Gonadal Suppressive and Cross‐Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and Adults
Hormone therapy can improve mental health and quality of life for people with gender dysphoria, but long-term effects need more research.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.
research SUN-195 Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing
Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
research Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Low-Dose Flutamide (125 mg/Day) as Maintenance Therapy in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide effectively maintains reduced hirsutism with no side effects.
research SAT383 Case Study: Impact of Weight Reduction and Oral Contraceptive Pills on Hyperandrogenism
Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.