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May 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
January 2024 in “Journal of surgical case reports” Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of sexual dysfunction in young men.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Case reports in endocrinology” An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
January 2021 in “Voprosy ginekologii akušerstva i perinatologii” Effective management of hyperandrogenism in young women requires accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment.
January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Testosterone therapy improves strength and body composition in older men with low testosterone.
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April 2021 in “Climacteric” Testosterone therapy is effective and safe for women with low sexual desire, but it's hard to access.
1 citations
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December 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No significant hormone differences found in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia.
46 citations
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January 2008 in “Climacteric” Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
December 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Men with male pattern baldness may not have different hormone levels, but their hair follicles are likely more sensitive to hormones.
December 2022 in “PubMed” Altered hormones and insulin resistance are common in young men with early hair loss and linked to more severe cases.
October 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” Alopecia in transgender individuals on hormone therapy can worsen emotional distress and affect self-esteem.
24 citations
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October 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.
99 citations
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June 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
Men with early-onset hair loss are less responsive to bromocriptine's heart and metabolism benefits.
6 citations
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September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
192 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
December 2022 in “Urology Herald” Hormonal status from androgen deprivation therapy may affect COVID-19 severity in men.
July 2024 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adolescents with hair loss show different hormone levels by sex and often have related metabolic issues.
8 citations
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January 1986 in “Journal of hepatology” Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
November 2021 in “Khyber Medical University Journal” A rare ovarian tumor caused a postmenopausal woman to develop male-like features, which improved after surgery.
4 citations
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December 2018 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.
October 2020 in “Проблемы эндокринологии” Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.