research Effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on circulating androgens and gonadotropin secretion in hirsute women.
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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360-390 / 1000+ results research The Use of Ovarian Vein Sampling to Lateralize a Virilizing Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor
Ovarian vein sampling can effectively locate ovarian tumors when imaging is unclear.
research Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
research Book Reviews
Hirsutism in women can be a cosmetic issue or a sign of hormonal imbalance, treatable with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Leydig cell hyperplasia as a cause of virilization in a postmenopausal woman: A case report
Leydig cell hyperplasia can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and is treatable with surgery.
research Clinical Usefulness of Plasma Androstanediol Glucuronide Measurements in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism*
Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
research OPIS PRZYPADKU RZADKIEGO SAMOTNEGO WŁÓKNISTEGO GUZA KOŚCI KRZYŻOWEJ
Pre-surgical embolization and a two-stage resection improve outcomes for rare sacral tumors.
research Approach to the Management of Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Consensus Document
The consensus document recommends a comprehensive treatment plan for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, including various medications, surgery, lifestyle changes, and the need for more research and resources.
research ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
research VAGINAL KERATINIZATION IN VITRO*
research A comparative analysis of three explanatory models of mental disorder and a preferred focus of explanation
Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can produce testosterone causing symptoms, and are mainly treated with surgery.
research Targeting Pharmacological and Nanotechnology Based Therapeutics for Management of Hirsutism: A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.
research lncRNA H19 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of CTGF by targeting miR-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome
H19 may help cause PCOS by affecting CTGF levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism does not affect young women's sexual function.
research Hirsutes II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research The treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
PCOS treatment focuses on inducing ovulation, reducing androgens, and managing long-term health risks with medications and lifestyle changes.
research Low-dose spironolactone in the treatment of female hirsutism.
Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.
research Side-Effects of Spironolactone Therapy in the Hirsute Woman
Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
research A Study on the Clinical, Hormonal and Gynecological Parameters in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Women with PCOS have distinct clinical and hormonal differences, requiring thorough evaluation for proper diagnosis and management.
research Design and Clinical Assessment of a Non-Invasive, Low-Power Laser Irradiation System for Post-Hysterectomy Genitourinary Rehabilitation in Cervical Cancer Patients
The laser system can safely improve recovery and quality of life for cervical cancer patients after surgery.
research What’s new in hidradenitis suppurativa?
The document concludes that awareness and understanding of hidradenitis suppurativa are increasing, but effective treatments are still needed.
research Preoperative hormonal stimulation in hypospadias: a systematic review
Hormone treatment before hypospadias surgery can increase penis size and reduce surgery complications.
research Female pattern hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome: more than just hirsutism
Female pattern hair loss is common in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Hair growth and androgen responses in hirsute women treated with continuous cyproterone acetate and cyclical ethinyl oestradiol
The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
research European Consensus on the evaluation of women presenting with excessive hair growth
Experts made a guide to help doctors evaluate women with too much hair growth.
research High-magnification universal serial bus dermoscopy: A convenient alternative to direct microscopic examination
USB videodermatoscopes are a practical and affordable alternative for diagnosing skin conditions.
research Steroid Cell Tumours: Rare Ovarian Tumours that Cause Hyperandrogenaemia in Postmenopausal Women
Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
research Evaluation of insulin resistance in idiopathic hirsutism compared with polycystic ovary syndrome patients and healthy individuals
Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Early Detection in the Adolescent
Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.