June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
June 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
24 citations
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October 1995 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The nafarelin test can reliably distinguish between gonadotropin deficiency and delayed puberty in teenage boys.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss in women, needing combined medical and emotional care.
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June 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EZH2 is crucial for uterine gland development and female fertility.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
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July 1983 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” The combined therapy improved fertility in women with PCOS, especially in certain types.
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
September 2022 in “Indian journal of research in homeopathy/Indian journal of research in homoeopathy” Homeopathic treatment improved symptoms of PCOS in seven patients.
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August 2022 in “Case Reports” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.
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December 2022 in “Biomedicines” Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
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March 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hirsutism treatments can slow new hair growth, but existing hair needs removal, and eflornithine helps reduce hair growth.
A 22-year-old woman with a rare genetic condition was successfully treated to develop normal female characteristics and regular menstruation.
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March 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride works better for hair loss in patients 26 or younger.
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August 2011 in “Revista Medica De Chile” A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” High doses of finasteride lower cholesterol and body weight in certain mice.
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October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” 12.5% of women with PCOS experience moderate hair loss, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.
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February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.
November 2023 in “Manuju” Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.
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February 2013 in “Clinical Endocrinology” A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
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August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Treatments for enlarged prostate can cause problems with ejaculation, and less invasive options might preserve sexual function better.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Surgery” Flutamide-induced hypospadias in rats slows down early wound healing.