The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
April 2024 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
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January 2010 in “STARS (University of Central Florida)” Negative comments about appearance harm men's body image and eating habits, while positive comments can help but may lead to more focus on changing appearance.
February 2026 in “Journal of Psychosexual Health” Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
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August 2012 in “Differentiation” Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
May 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride does not cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” Cross-sex hormone treatment in transsexual individuals helps understand how sex hormones affect diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
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January 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Improved access to hair removal is crucial for transgender individuals before feminizing surgeries.
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Adolescents and young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome show a range of sexual interests and behaviors.
July 2025 in “International Journal Of Literature And Languages” Cultural and national factors shape gender roles in advertising, highlighting the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive language.
Androgenetic alopecia in young males leads to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and higher depression risk.
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January 2008 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.
March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Balding men seen as older, less attractive, and less confident.
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April 1985 in “PubMed” A man showed signs of female pattern hair loss, which is unusual according to traditional understanding of male baldness.
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October 2016 in “Bone” A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” Bald men's facial expressions are seen more negatively, and many men are dissatisfied with their bodies, including hair loss.
January 2008 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” 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.
Bicalutamide does not significantly affect liver enzymes and is a safe anti-androgen option for transfeminine individuals.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female hair loss can occur without androgens.
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride use doesn't cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
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October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
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December 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.
The Body Politic both reinforced and challenged traditional masculinity in gay culture.
A 22-year-old woman with a rare genetic condition was successfully treated to develop normal female characteristics and regular menstruation.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Transmasculine individuals on testosterone therapy need tailored contraception and fertility advice due to unique risks and benefits of each contraceptive method.