research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health
New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Physiopathology of polycystic ovary syndrome in endocrinology, metabolism and inflammation
PCOS involves hormonal imbalance, cysts, and ovulation issues, affecting health and increasing disease risks.
research Hypogonadism as a Reversible Cause of Torsades de Pointes in Men
Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.
research The inflammatory component of androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
research Male and female pattern hair loss
Hair loss in men and women can be treated with medications and therapies, showing improvement after 6 months.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
research Abordagem integrativa no tratamento da alopecia androgenética: relato de caso
Non-drug treatments improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Metabolic dysfunction in female mice with disruption of 5α-reductase 1
Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: A Literature Review of Clinical Indications, Dosing, Routes of Administration, and Safety
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
research Hormone therapy in acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with atherogenic changes in lipoprotein particle number and size independent of body weight
Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.
research Testosterone therapy in men: Clinical and pharmacological perspectives
Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
research Algorithmic approach to the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A systematic review
The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
research Wanita 28 Tahun dengan Hyperprolactinemia dan Hubungan terhadap Policystic Ovary Syndrome
Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.
research Reexamining the Role of Diet in Dermatology
The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research DHEA : why, when, and how much ? D’après la conférence de Bruno Allolio (Wuerzburg), 50e Journées internationales d’endocrinologie clinique Henri-Pierre KLOTZ, septembre 2007
DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research [Analysis of steroids and binding proteins in the blood of women with androgenetic alopecia].
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
research COVID-19 and andrology: Recommendations of the French-speaking society of andrology (Société d’Andrologie de langue Française SALF)
Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen hormonal therapy in a male patient
A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
research Baldness and testicular cancer: the EPSAM case-control study
Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.
research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Hormonal profile and efficacy of long pulse Nd-YAG laser in treatment of hirsutism.
Patients with high androgen levels need more laser sessions for effective hair removal.
research Commonly prescribed medications associated with alopecia
Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
research Metformin: an old medication of new fashion: evolving new molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.
research Children and the Quality of Ambulatory Care
Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content*
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research PLASMA UNBOUND AND UNCONJUGATED ANDROGENS IN ORIENTAL MEN
Oriental men may have lower androgen activity affecting hair growth despite similar testosterone levels to Caucasian men.
research THE EFFECT OF SPIRONOLACTONE ON HIRSUTISM AND FEMALE ANDROGEN METABOLISM
Spironolactone may help reduce hair growth and testosterone levels in some women with hirsutism.