research USE OF SPIRONOLACTONE IN COMBINATION WITH AN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE IN TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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research Assessment of the impact of VDR polymorphisms on selected hormonal, metabolic and mineral balance markers in young women with hyperandrogenism
VDR gene variations may affect carbohydrate metabolism in young women with hyperandrogenism.
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
research The Use/Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists
Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
research Androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular risk factors in men and women: A comparative study
Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
research Clinical efficacy and safety of low‐dose flutamide alone and combined with an oral contraceptive for the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Clinical and hormonal effects of the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism.
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
research Clinical characterization of men with long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes associated with hypogonadism: A review and pharmacovigilance study
Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.
research Progestogens in menopausal hormone therapy
Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
research Combined oral contraceptives promote androgen receptor and oestrogen receptor alpha upregulation in the female prostate (Skene’s paraurethral glands) of adult gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research EFFECTS OF HORMONAL THERAPY IN TRANSGENDERS
Hormonal therapy for transgender individuals carries health risks but is a personal choice.
research The Role of Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.
research A pilot study on the sexual side effects of finasteride as related to hand preference for men undergoing treatment of male pattern baldness
Left-handed men experience more sexual side effects from finasteride treatment.
research Body image and mental health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome–a cross-sectional study
Obesity and negative body image harm mental health and quality of life in women with PCOS.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Study of effect of myoinositol on menstrual irregularities and skin problems in polycystic ovarian syndrome cases
Myoinositol helps improve menstrual cycles and some skin issues in women with PCOS.
research Melasma in Men
Treating melasma in men is difficult, especially for the deeper skin layers, and may need more than just topical treatments.
research Menopause and Common Dermatoses: A Systematic Review
Menopause influences skin conditions, and hormone therapy should be considered in treatment.
research A missing piece: the spiny mouse and the puzzle of menstruating species
The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
research Multiple readout assay for hormonal (androgenic and antiandrogenic) and cytotoxic activity of plant and fungal extracts based on differential prostate cancer cell line behavior
The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research “Who and how to screen for endogenous hypercortisolism among young women presenting with clinical hyperandrogenism and/or menstrual abnormalities ”
Screen young women with menstrual issues, acne, or excess hair for high cortisol to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Major approaches of molecular and physiopathological mechanisms for hormonal treatment of melasma: a systematic review
Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
research Phytochemicals in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, and Menstrual Irregularities
Plant compounds may help manage PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual issues.
research Women's midlife health Reframing menopause
The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
research Cognitive testing of a survey instrument for self-assessed menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess
The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Genetic, hormonal and metabolic aspects of PCOS: an update
The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
research Multimodal Recruitment to Study Ovulation and Menstruation Health: Internet-Based Survey Pilot Study
Internet and community fair recruitment effectively gathered a diverse group for a menstrual health survey.
research POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: DIVERSE CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS ACROSS ADOLESCENCE, REPRODUCTIVE AGE, AND MENOPAUSE
PCOS symptoms vary by age, affecting diagnosis and treatment.