research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Female Who Has Increasing Hair Growth
The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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30-60 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ejaculations and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An Impossible Compromise? A Comprehensive Review
Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
research ROLLED HAIRS AND HYPERTRICHOSIS
A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
research Androgen-induced norepinephrine release in male accessory sex organ smooth muscle growth and differentiation
Androgens increase norepinephrine release, promoting smooth muscle growth in male sex organs, which may contribute to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research Disorders of excessive hair growth in the adolescent
Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
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 Prevalent decrease of the EGF content in the periurethral zone of BPH tissue induced by treatment with finasteride or flutamide.
research Testosterone modulates vasodilation in mesenteric arteries of hypertensive rats
Testosterone affects blood vessel relaxation in hypertensive rats.
research The role of pre-operative androgen stimulation in hypospadias surgery.
Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research Re: The Efficacy of Dihydrotestosterone Transdermal Gel Before Primary Hypospadias Surgery: A Prospective, Controlled, Randomized Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery led to less scarring but raised concerns about potential psychological effects and skin changes.
research Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
research SAT-LB2 Elevated Testosterone Secondary to Leydig Cell Hyperplasia in Bilateral Ovaries
A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
research Investigating the mechanisms underlying effects of testosterone on blood pressure in normotensive and hypertensive rats / Loh Su Yi
Testosterone raises blood pressure by affecting kidney function and brain gene regulation over time.
research [Hirsutism and hypertrichosis in adults: investigations and treatment].
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
research Hypertension in Children and Adolescents
Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing hypertension in children and teens.
research Hyperandrogenismus, adrenale Dysfunktion und Hirsutismus
Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.
research Longitudinal clinical course in patients with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency treated with testosterone and dihydrotestosterone during infancy and puberty
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.
research PMON325 Rare Presentation of Precocious Puberty Secondary to LH-Secreting Adenoma
An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Referee report. For: Recent advances in treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
BPH treatment improved with personalized medicine, new drugs, and less invasive surgeries.
research The evaluation and treatment of androgen excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Case 5: A Very Tall 7-year-old Boy with Medulloblastoma
A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
research BIOACTIVE AND PERIPHERAL ANDROGENS IN PREPUBERTAL SIMPLE HYPERTRICHOSIS
Girls with prepubertal simple hypertrichosis have higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels.
research Dihydrotestosterone—a culprit in left ventricular hypertrophy
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) worsens heart enlargement, and blocking it may help prevent heart issues.
research Transient activation of β-catenin signalling in adult mouse epidermis is sufficient to induce new hair follicles but continuous activation is required to maintain hair follicle tumours
Temporary activation of β-catenin can create new hair follicles, but ongoing activation is needed to keep hair follicle tumors.
research Morphological Features of External Genitalia in Hypospadiac Rat Model: 3-Dimensional Analysis
Hypospadiac rats showed abnormal genital development, useful for studying human hypospadias.
research Acromegaloidism with normal growth hormone secretion associated with X-Tetrasomy
A woman with acromegaloidism and normal growth hormone levels had a rare X-Tetrasomy, suggesting a need to study X-chromosome genes for their role in growth and facial development.
research Editorial Comment
PSA levels help determine prostate size and guide treatment choices for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Sexual Dysfunction: Review of the Impact of New Medical and Surgical Therapies on Sexual Health
New BPH treatments have low sexual dysfunction risk but may not improve urinary symptoms as much as traditional surgery.