100 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.
March 2023 in “Bagcılar medical bulletin” A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Testosterone increases hair growth and acne in transgender men.
8 citations
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January 1991 in “European Urology” Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) mildly to moderately affects men's quality of life but not significantly their mental health.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hormone therapy greatly improves the quality of life for adults seeking gender reaffirmation, but more research is needed in India.
Exercising women with irregular periods have lower thyroid hormone levels and less body fat.
30 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Genetic risk factors for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can affect men too, not just women.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
62 citations
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.
34 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
89 citations
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March 2001 in “Endocrine practice” The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
25 citations
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August 1989 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
16 citations
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September 1990 in “Fertility and sterility” Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
October 2016 in “Journal of Case Reports” A rare ovarian tumor can occur without causing male-like symptoms.
14 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hCG diet and testosterone therapy can cause hair loss in some people.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for insulin secretion in males.
202 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Insulin changes sex hormone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome without affecting other hormone releases.
44 citations
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
January 2012 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Androgens can cause acne, excess hair, and hair loss, treatable with dermatologist-guided therapies.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Skin issues from testosterone therapy in transgender men can be managed with combined dermatology and endocrinology care.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men, often linked to genetics and hormones.
March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical 3% minoxidil effectively and safely enhances facial hair in transgender men.
July 2026 in “Endocrine and Metabolic Science” In females, low HDL levels are linked to higher odds of hair loss.
68 citations
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February 2019 in “Urology” Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.