research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
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research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Adults: A Narrative Review
Erectile dysfunction in young men is caused by both mental and physical factors and needs a personalized treatment approach.
research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
research Morphology of the testis and the epididymis in rats with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) deficiency.
DHT deficiency in rats reduces sperm content and affects testis structure over time.
research 2022-RA-705-ESGO Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor: Cause of Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman
A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.
research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate Orally on Hair Density and Diameter and Endocrine Factors in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate temporarily reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism but doesn't change hormone levels.
research PSAT097 Patient Preference Research: Preferred Adjunctive Medication Attributes of Adult Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
research Incomplete Recovery of Erectile Function in Rat after Discontinuation of Dual 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy
Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
research Reminder of finasteride-related psychiatric AEs and sexual dysfunction
research Male pseudohermaphroditism due to 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency: Studies on the natural history of the defect and effect of androgens on gender role
Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
research Cutaneous hyperandrogenism: role of antiandrogen therapy in acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia.
research Associated Factors of Quality of Life in Adult Female Acne Coexisting with Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome using the Dermatology Life Quality Index
Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
research Effect of Leuprolide and Dexamethasone on Hair Growth and Hormone Levels in Hirsute Women: The Relative Importance of the Ovary and the Adrenal in the Pathogenesis of Hirsutism*
The ovary mainly causes high testosterone in PCO, while the adrenal gland is the main source in IH.
research Hypothyroidism in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a comparative study of clinical characteristics, metabolic and hormonal parameters in euthyroid and hypothyroid polycystic ovarian syndrome women
Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research Association between psychosocial distress, sexual disorders, self-esteem and quality of life with male androgenetic alopecia: a population-based study with men at age 46
Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
research 199 Hand preference and sexual orientation as useful elements to predict finasteride side effects in male androgenic alopecia
research Hair-Based Assessment of Sex Steroid Hormones in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa
Hair analysis shows low progesterone in anorexia patients, unchanged by short-term weight gain.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research Letter to the Editor: “Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss”
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research The benefits of finasteride for hirsute women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride effectively reduces excess hair in women with certain conditions.
research Adult Patients with Aphallia: Were they Fertile?
The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
research Former finasteride users with sexual side effects at increased risk for depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
Men with sexual side effects from finasteride may face higher risks of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research Virilization in a postmenopausal woman: Ovarian Leydig cell tumor
A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
research The articulations of Adam's rib with the lower urinary tract
The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.
research Hyperandrogenism in Dermatology: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
Hyperandrogenism in women affects skin and quality of life, but treatment is complex due to lack of guidelines.
research Virilisation in a young woman: A case demonstrating the importance of co-located mental and primary healthcare
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
research Sexual, physical, and overall adverse effects in patients treated with 5α-reductase inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
research [Hirsutism].
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
research Lack of effect of spironolactone on hair shaft diameter in hirsute females
Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.