January 2014 in “edoc (University of Basel)” Anabolic steroids and inflammation can disrupt androgen metabolism, potentially causing health issues.
Androgens increase norepinephrine release, promoting smooth muscle growth in male sex organs, which may contribute to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
December 2024 in “European journal of medical research”
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Acta Cardiologica” Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Analytical chemistry” Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.
June 2024 in “European neuropsychopharmacology”
January 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
November 2003 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Allopregnanolone may enhance alcohol's effects on dopamine neurons, influencing addiction risk.
9 citations
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June 2016 in “The Cerebellum” 1 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's cyclic Cushing syndrome was caused by a tumor in her adrenal gland that produced ACTH.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Testosterone treatment may affect heart response to stress in transgender men.
7 citations
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September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews” Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
100 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Digital Scholarship - UNLV (University of Nevada Reno)” Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
12 citations
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January 1987 in “Carcinogenesis” TCDD changes skin cell growth and keratin production in mice.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Brain Research” Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Stopping finasteride for male pattern hair loss changes neuroactive steroid levels in the brain and blood.
34 citations
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August 2015 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” Allopregnanolone affects fear responses differently in male and female rats, possibly explaining sex differences in anxiety disorders.
Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
5 citations
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July 2025 in “Endocrine” 8 citations
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
21 citations
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September 2008 in “Brain Research” Neurosteroids in the brain can increase or decrease seizure risk in mice.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress increases nerve growth factor, causing hair loss in mice.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Anorexia nervosa can harm fertility and increase pregnancy risks.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Педиатр” Endocrine diseases in children often cause skin changes like dryness, redness, acne, hair loss, and more.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.
18 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.