research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
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research Attenuation of 5α-reductase-mediated progesterone metabolism promotes differentiation of human endometrial stromal cells for the establishment of pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research ADT-G as a promising biomarker for peripheral hyperandrogenism in adult female acne
ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
research [Differentiated application of oral contraceptives basing on the different side effects of synthetic progestins (author's transl)].
Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
research Predstanormix Duo – a new domestic combination drug for the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction symptoms associated with BPH.
Predstanormix Duo is a safe and effective new drug for treating urinary symptoms from BPH.
research Neural substrates of the emotional negativity bias as revealed by haemodynamic data
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects in adolescent trans-girls.
research Endocrine intervention for transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Estro-progestogen combinations: Effect on sex Steroid Binding Protein (SBP) synthesis
Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
research Treatment of androgenic disorders with dexamethasone: Dose-response relationship for suppression of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
Lower doses of dexamethasone can safely reduce high DHEAS levels in women with androgenic disorders.
research Local stimulation of sebaceous gland activity by the topical administration of dehydroepiandrosterone
Topical DHEA safely increases skin oil production.
research Androstenedione
Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
research STEROID HORMONES IN GERIATRICS
Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
research Finasteride blocks progesterone synthesis in MA-10 Leydig tumor cells
research Androgen Therapy for Postmenopausal Women; What is New?
research 17-Oximino-5-androsten-3β-yl esters: synthesis, antiproliferative activity, acute toxicity, and effect on serum androgen level
Some synthesized compounds were more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate cancer cell growth and androgen levels.
research Progesterone-induced stimulation of mammary tumorigenesis is due to the progesterone metabolite, 5α-dihydroprogesterone (5αP) and can be suppressed by the 5α-reductase inhibitor, finasteride
Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.
research Ovine placental steroid synthesis and metabolism in late gestation†
Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.
research Modern approach to the treatment of patients with androgen-dependent dermatopathies
Cyproterone acetate improves skin symptoms and quality of life in women with androgen-related issues.
research Estrogens
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
research Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A Patient’s Perspective
Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
research The effect of 2 combined oral Contraceptives containing either drospirenone or cyproterone acetate on acne and seborrhea.
Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
research Finasteride blocks progesterone synthesis in MA-10 Leydig tumor cells.
Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
research Treatment of alopecia X with medroxyprogesterone acetate
Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.
research REAL WORLD STUDY ON ORAL ESTRADIOL TREATMENT IN TRANSGENDER WOMEN
GnRH-a or orchiectomy is more effective than anti-androgens for managing hormone levels in transgender women.
research [Treatment of moderately severe virilism of women with Diane and Androcur 10].
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a potent 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor, is metabolised by steroid-5α-reductase and cytochrome P450 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase to produce C11α-derivatives of 21-deoxycortisol and 11-hydroxyandrostenedione in vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
research Treatment of hirsutism and acne in women with two combinations of cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol.
Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
research Avaliação dos efeitos da finasterida sobre o desenvolvimento prostático intrauterino e pós-natal inicial de fêmeas e machos do gerbilo da Mongólia ("Meriones unguiculatus")
Finasteride affects prostate development differently in male and female Mongolian gerbils.