8 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” Women with epilepsy on certain medications might gain weight and have higher thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, but not more polycystic ovarian syndrome.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Brain Research” Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may protect hair follicles from stress-related hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology” The Free Androgen Index (FAI) is the best indicator of early hair loss in men before age 30.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
April 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Balancing testosterone may reduce COVID-19 severity.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” GnRH agonists can help manage recurrent priapism in sickle cell patients, but long-term safety is unclear.
December 2025 in “Molecules” A new method effectively detects trace sex hormones in cosmetics, ensuring safety.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Stress causes hair loss by disrupting hair growth cycles, and combining medical and cosmetic treatments can help manage it.
Individualized treatment improves symptoms and quality of life for women with PCOS.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's cyclic Cushing syndrome was caused by a tumor in her adrenal gland that produced ACTH.
September 2023 in “Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska)” Following national healthy eating guidelines can help reduce risks from gender-affirming hormone therapy.
July 2023 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” GnRH agonist effectively diagnoses and treats postmenopausal hyperandrogenism from ovarian sources.
January 2023 in “Radiation and Risk Bulletin of the National Radiation and Epidemiological Registry” Cows can safely graze after a nuclear incident if iodine exposure is managed, as doses below 30 Gy don't harm them long-term.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders” A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.
November 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRH in hair follicles can influence hair color by increasing melanin.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Pharmacists should interpret lab data and perform physical exams to improve patient care.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Indian journal of science and technology” SM-215 promotes hair growth by improving the environment around hair follicles.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “The Nurse Practitioner” Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.