research Clinical and hormonal effects of the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism.
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Cost-effective therapy in patients with idiopathic hirsutism
Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.
research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Hormonal Profile of Men with Premature Balding
Men with early balding often have hormone levels similar to women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation in Young Men Treated with Low-Dose Finasteride: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Impact of Lifestyle Modifications Among Overweight and Obese Infertile Women
Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise improve PCOS symptoms and fertility.
research A Comparison of the Relative Efficacy of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Acne in Hyperandrogenic Women
Most antiandrogen treatments effectively reduce acne in hyperandrogenic women, but finasteride is the least effective.
research Contraindicated use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
research Finasteride in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
research Male hormonal contraception: looking back and moving forward
New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
research [Hyperprolactinemia and hypophyseal hypothyroidism as cofactors in hirsutism and androgen-induced alopecia in women].
Hormonal imbalances, including high prolactin and thyroid issues, contribute to hair growth problems in women.
research Metastatic Embryonal Cell Carcinoma with High Testosterone and Absence of Secondary Sexual Characteristics
Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
research An observational retrospective evaluation of 79 young men with long-term adverse effects after use of finasteride against androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Effects of progesterone (P4) and estrogen (E2) on fertilization failure and early embryonic mortality in superovulated cows
Hormonal treatments affect cow fertility and early embryo development.
research Development and evaluation of novel rodent model of PCOS mimicking clinical phenotype in human disease
The new rodent model successfully mimics non-lean human PCOS symptoms.
research An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
research Cognitive effects of testosterone and finasteride administration in older hypogonadal men.
Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
research Investigation, treatment and monitoring of late‐onset hypogonadism in males: ISA, ISSAM, and EAU recommendations
Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
research A 5α-reductase inhibitor, finasteride, increases differentiation and proliferation of embryonal carcinoma cell-derived-neural cells
research 017 Pharmacovigilance Analysis of Reports of Sexual Dysfunction Associated with Finasteride Use: Implications for the Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Finasteride is linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in younger men using it for hair loss.
research Deletion of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl 4-hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-lineage mesenchymal cells leads to congenital truncal alopecia
Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
research Epigenetic Modulation of ESR1 and DNMT3A Following Finasteride Exposure: Implications for Female Reproductive Function
Finasteride may affect female fertility by altering gene activity.
research AN UPDATED OVERVIEW OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
research Higher androgen and estrogen output and less follicular atresia can be induced in healthy ovaries by culturing them with sera from PCOS patients: is PCOS really of intraovarian origin?
PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.
research Secondary Amenorrhea and Clinical Hyperandrogenism in a 34-Year-Old Female: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Not?
The woman's symptoms were due to an androgen-secreting tumor, not PCOS.
research Interventions for hirsutism (excluding laser and photoepilation therapy alone)
Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.
research ODP292 A Xanthomatous Hypophysitis: Always Think Twice Before Pituitary Resection.
Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
research Delayed Puberty
Delayed puberty often runs in families, can affect growth, and may need hormone treatment.
research Treatment of hirsutism: comparisons between different antiandrogens with central and peripheral effects
Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research [Finasteride and flutamide in the treatment of hirsutism].
Finasteride and flutamide can effectively treat hirsutism, with abdominal hairs showing the most sensitivity to the treatment.