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COCs can improve acne but may cause skin issues like cholasma; high estrogen is advised for hair loss concerns.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Sex hormones do not cause oral lichen planus.
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
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October 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Estrogen therapy can help stabilize the hairline in transfeminine individuals.
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September 2023 in “JCEM case reports” GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
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Injection contraception has more negative side effects than hormonal pills.
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