research Androgen excess: Investigations and management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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720-750 / 1000+ results research Efficacy of an oral contraceptive containing EE 0.03 mg and CMA 2 mg (Belara®) in moderate acne resolution: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial
The oral contraceptive with ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate is effective in treating moderate acne.
research The effect of metformin on hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.
research Menopause and Common Dermatoses: A Systematic Review
Menopause influences skin conditions, and hormone therapy should be considered in treatment.
research Comparison of finasteride versus flutamide in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.
research Low-dose (2.5 mg/day) finasteride treatment in hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
research Bone mineral density in hyperandrogenic amenorrhoea
Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.
research The Utilization of Sex Hormone Antibodies for Screening and Separation of Trace Biological Mixtures
Sex hormone antibodies can help identify male and female contributors in forensic samples.
research Amitriptyline-induced Telogen Effluvium in a Patient with Cervical Disc Prolapse: A Case Report
Amitriptyline can cause temporary hair loss, which stops after discontinuing the drug.
research The Skin in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
research Cardiovascular risk in women with premature ovarian insufficiency compared to premenopausal women at middle age
Women with premature ovarian insufficiency have a worse cardiovascular risk profile than premenopausal women.
research Inhibition of progesterone metabolism mimics the effect of progesterone withdrawal on forced swim test immobility
Blocking progesterone metabolism can cause depression-like behavior in mice.
research Relationship of androgens to female hirsutism and infertility.
High androgen levels often cause female hirsutism and infertility.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Adverse effects with finasteride 5 mg/day for patterned hair loss in premenopausal women
Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
research Correlation of clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism in Thai women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
research Prevalence of hyperprolactinaemia in female premenopausal blood donors
A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
research Evaluation of dihydrotestosterone levels and total testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio with clinical symptoms and metabolic parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
The TT/DHT ratio may help identify PCOS patients with severe metabolic issues.
research Alopecia associated with treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.
research Clinical markers of androgenicity in acne vulgaris
Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.
research ESDR333 – Poor perifollicular vascularization is associated with nutrient insufficiency and a quiescent metabolic phenotype in intermediate hair follicles from patients with female pattern hair loss
research Thyroid Dysfunction and Women's Reproductive Health
Thyroid problems can negatively affect women's reproductive health and pregnancy, and can cause symptoms like fatigue and depression, but not all women with these symptoms need treatment.
research Finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism: new therapeutic perspectives
Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
research Use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research Spironolactone treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda-associated hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Severe Iron Deficiency Is Associated with a Reduced Conception Rate in Female Rats
Severe iron deficiency lowers fertility in female rats.
research New advances in the treatment of thin endometrium
New treatments aim to improve thin endometrium to help more couples with infertility.
research Regression of Pathologic Changes Induced by the Long-term Administration of Contraceptive Steroids to Rodents
Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
research Efluvio anágeno. Hallazgos tricoscópicos
Recognizing trichoscopic features is crucial for diagnosing various hair loss conditions.
research Skin disease in pregnancy
Some skin conditions are common during pregnancy and can be safely treated without affecting the pregnancy outcome.