March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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October 2023 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Majocchi’s granuloma should be considered when rashes don't improve with typical treatments.
Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.
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August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer” Local hormonal treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy is likely safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
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April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient with a misplaced pituitary gland and interrupted pituitary stalk is being treated with hormone replacement.
A mix of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen may ease menopause symptoms with fewer side effects.
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.
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June 2004 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
May 2024 in “Brain disorders” Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
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January 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman had meningitis caused by mixed connective tissue disease, not an infection.
October 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
July 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PRAME is often present in Paget disease and could help in diagnosis, but more research is needed.
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November 2000 in “British Journal of Cancer” Reduced sexual drive may be linked to male breast cancer, while anti-estrogenic factors might lower the risk.
April 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Bicalutamide mesotherapy may help with hair loss and seborrhea but needs more research.
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August 2018 in “American journal of otolaryngology” Transgender women on estrogen therapy can develop melasma and need proper skin care.
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October 2013 in “Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain” The document concludes that inhalation of oxygen and sumatriptan injections are primary for cluster headaches, indomethacin for paroxysmal hemicrania, and lidocaine and lamotrigine for SUNCT, but SUNCT often resists treatment.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
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May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
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May 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Ovarian hemangioma is a rare, benign tumor that can be treated effectively with surgical removal.
May 2016 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” Lavender oil use in a child may be linked to early puberty signs and elevated tumor marker levels.
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July 2021 in “Cell” Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.