research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
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research The role of high serum uric acid levels in androgenic and non-androgenic polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
research Female Serum HER2 Expression: Its Association With Metabolic Syndrome and Treatment Drug Response
Lowering HER2 levels with certain drugs may reduce metabolic syndrome risk in women.
research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report
A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
research Hirsutisme : aspects cliniques, biologiques et étiologiques (à propos de 20 cas)
Hirsutism often links to polycystic ovary syndrome and high testosterone, needing thorough investigation.
research Polyamine Oxidase Expression Is Downregulated by 17β-Estradiol via Estrogen Receptor 2 in Human MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells
17β-estradiol lowers polyamine oxidase levels in breast cancer cells through estrogen receptor 2.
research Anatomical and Dermatologic Manifestations of Estrogen Deficiency in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review
Estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women can cause skin and hair issues, but local estrogen therapies help improve vaginal health.
research A case of finasteride-induced hyperplasia of mammary glands
research 193 Unveiling the role of estradiol in the pathogenesis of female pattern hair loss
research Virilizing ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 40 year old South Indian female: a case report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Chirurgie des schwannomes vestibulaires solitaires
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes modest feminization in transgender female adolescents, and works better with added estrogens.
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 459 Estetrol prevents catagen progression in healthy and female pattern hair loss hair follicles ex vivo
Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and support hair growth in women.
research Development of prostate cancer in a patient with primary hypogonadism: intratumoural steroidogenesis in prostate cancer tissues
Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.
research Hirsutism
research Test With Oral Administration of Clomiphene May Add to Differential Diagnosis of Severe Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women - A Case Report
Clomiphene testing can help find ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women.
research [Disorder of hair growth in hyperprolactinemia].
High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.
research The role of nuclear hormone receptors in cutaneous wound repair
Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
research Role of Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.
research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research Where Have the Periods Gone? The Evaluation and Management of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.
research Current concepts in aesthetic endocrinology
Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
research Two diagnoses become one? Rare case report of anorexia nervosa and Cushing’s syndrome
A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
PCOS is common in women, often treated with lifestyle changes and oral contraceptives.
research The relevance of using 5α-reductase inhibitors in the conservative management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A review
5α-reductase inhibitors help manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and may also prevent prostate cancer and treat hair loss.
research Novel progestogenic androgens for male contraception: design, synthesis, and activity of C7 α-substituted testosterone
New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.
research New Aromatic Esters of Progesterone as Antiandrogens
New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
research Estrogen regulates the expression of retinoic acid synthesis enzymes and binding proteins in mouse skin
Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.