research Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research ISID0503 – Use of low-dose spironolactone in female pattern hair loss in a specialty alopecia clinic
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research Profiling steroid and thyroid hormones with hair analysis in a cohort of women aged 25 to 45 years old
The method can measure multiple hormones in women's hair and may help identify hormone-related health issues.
research Value of trichoscopy versus trichogram for diagnosis of female androgenetic alopecia
Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing female hair loss.
research Practical approaches to the use of markers of biochemical hyperandrogenism in women
Accurate diagnosis and treatment of hyperandrogenism in women require comprehensive evaluation of symptoms and hormone levels.
research Unusual acute lupus hemophagocytic syndrome – a test of diagnostic criteria: a case report
The 2012 criteria are better for diagnosing atypical lupus cases.
research Expression of AKT1 along with AKT2 in granulosa-lutein cells of hyperandrogenic PCOS patients
The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
research HSD3B1 Genotypes Conferring Adrenal-Restrictive and Adrenal-Permissive Phenotypes in Prostate Cancer and Beyond
Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Fertility evaluation of infertile women: a committee opinion
The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.
research The potential role of hsa_circ_0001079 in androgenetic alopecia via sponging hsa‐miR‐136‐5p
hsa_circ_0001079 may help diagnose and treat hair loss.
research Total testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio assessed by LC-MS/MS predicts a worse metabolic profile not only in PCOS patients
A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
research INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY & LIFE SCIENCES Human serum albumin nanoparticles for enhanced drug delivery to treat breast cancer: Preparation and In Vitro assessment
HSA nanoparticles can improve tamoxifen delivery for breast cancer treatment, reducing side effects.
research Conditioned medium from primary cytotrophoblasts, primary placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells, or sub-cultured placental tissue promoted HUVECs angiogenesis in vitro
Placental cell medium boosts blood vessel growth in lab tests.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells improve ovarian function in cyclophosphamide-induced POF mice
Human hair follicle stem cells improve ovarian function in mice with damaged ovaries.
research Hiperandrogenismo causado por tumor de células de Leydig de ovario
A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Caucasian Women from Spain
About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.
research The Value of Androgen Measures for Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in an Unselected Population
Androgen measurements are mostly unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS, except in women with menstrual issues.
research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research Evaluation of the therapeutic effects of AGA drugs by measuring finasteride, dutasteride, and dihydrotestosterone in hair
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively reduce DHT in hair, which may help evaluate their treatment success for hair loss.
research Cloning and Activity of Mouse Ultra-High Sulfur Keratin Gene Promoter
The UHS promoter is specific to mouse hair follicles.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Worldwide cohort study of 46, XY differences/disorders of sex development genetic diagnoses: geographic and ethnic differences in variants
About 50% of 46, XY DSD cases lack a genetic diagnosis, but advanced sequencing methods improve detection.
research Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of elagolix in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Elagolix did not effectively treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Elevated serum chromogranin A levels are independently associated with metabolic and inflammatory disturbances in polycystic ovary syndrome
High chromogranin A levels are linked to obesity and inflammation in polycystic ovary syndrome.
research ASSESSMENT OF THE SEVERETY OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA USING TRICHOSCOPIC FEATURES AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH HISTOMORPHOLOGICAL FINDINGS
Trichoscopy is useful for assessing androgenetic alopecia severity but can't determine hair loss stage alone.
research Surrogate end-points or primary outcomes in clinical trials in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.
research Roles of steroid sulfatase in brain and other tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.