research Androgen receptor gene CAG repeat polymorphism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
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research Estrogens and Human Scalp Hair Growth—Still More Questions than Answers
The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.
research Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research Improvement in scalp hair growth in androgen‐deficient women treated with testosterone: a questionnaire study
Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
research Androgens trigger different growth responses in genetically identical human hair follicles in organ culture that reflect their epigenetic diversity in life
Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
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 Progressive expression of PPARGC1α is associated with hair miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia
Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
research Female sexual dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia: Case-control study
Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
research Secondary amenorrhea
Secondary amenorrhea has many causes and requires thorough evaluation to treat and restore menstrual cycles.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research Sexual dimorphism of COVID-19 inspires drug repositioning and host-targeting immunotherapy for viral pneumonia
Balancing testosterone may reduce COVID-19 severity.
research Effects of High-dose Radioactive Iodine Therapy on Hormonal Profiles and Sperm Quality in Thyroidectomy Patients
High-dose radioactive iodine therapy does not harm fertility in thyroidectomy patients.
research Menopause in Women, Andropause in Men: Myth, Reality, and Management
Menopause is a clear hormonal transition in women, while men experience a gradual testosterone decline, with some needing lifestyle changes and targeted therapy.
research Toxoplasma gondii infection and testosterone alteration: A systematic review and meta-analyses
Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
research Segmental hair analysis - a retrospective testosterone diary?
Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
research The laboratory in the multidisciplinary diagnosis of differences or disorders of sex development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.
research Skin connective tissue and ageing
Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Macroenvironmental Regulation of Hair Cycling and Collective Regenerative Behavior
Hair growth is influenced by various body and external factors, and neighboring hairs communicate to synchronize regeneration.
research Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women?
Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
research Review of the effects of 17α-estradiol in humans: a less feminizing estrogen with neuroprotective potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research Is acne a sign of androgen excess disorder or not?
Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.
research Estimation methods for human circadian phase by use of peripheral tissues
New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
research Controversy: is there a role for adjuvants in the management of male pattern hair loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
research Cardiac flow parameters with conventional and pulsed tissue Doppler echocardiography imaging in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Young women with PCOS and no other heart risk factors have normal heart function.
research Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.