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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests that more research is needed to confirm if baldness can indicate a higher risk of severe COVID-19 in men.
March 2021 in “Medico-Legal Update” The androgen receptor gene doesn't affect women with recurrent spontaneous abortions, but having a mutant genotype might protect against it.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
February 2026 in “Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology” CD34+ cells decrease in bald areas, while Sox9 stays high, suggesting hair loss in AGA is linked to stem cell issues.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nursing Science Benha University/Journal of Nursing Science Benha University ” Many late adolescent girls lack knowledge and have negative attitudes about PCOS.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research needed to confirm finasteride as standard treatment for FFA.
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Testosterone therapy significantly improved Hidradenitis Suppurativa symptoms.
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
January 2026 in “Biomedicines” Dysregulated lipid metabolism may play a role in male pattern baldness.
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride treatment changes Cx43 in rat testes, possibly causing fertility issues.
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April 2002 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
June 2023 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause”
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May 2007 in “PubMed” Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more insulin resistant than healthy women, with various insulin sensitivity indices being higher in the AGA group. An oral glucose tolerance test is suggested for women with AGA.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in males is linked to significant psychological distress, highlighting the need for both mental and dermatological care.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
June 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Australian dermatologists are updating their prescriptions for male pattern baldness.
July 2025 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice”
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
January 2005 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction syndrome was formally recognized in 2006, impacting clinical practice and research.
December 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, may cause long-term sexual dysfunction and depression.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” More men have Androgenic Alopecia than women, it's often inherited, and stress can contribute to it.