January 2026 in “Journal of Sexual and Mental Health” New male contraceptive pills show promise in reducing sperm production with mild side effects.
5 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for alopecia patients, even those prone to edema.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
8 citations
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November 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cyproterone acetate can effectively treat idiopathic hirsutism, but ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol may not always reduce hair growth.
April 2018 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Hirsutism and alopecia during menopause can be diagnosed and treated with specific hormonal and topical therapies.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” NGF and minoxidil promote hair growth, while 17 beta-E2 inhibits it.
110 citations
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
January 2011 in “Practical medicine” Both finasteride and drospirenone treatments improved symptoms and increased pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2021 in “Research Society and Development” Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Contraception” The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth.
7 citations
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
182 citations
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January 2000 in “Drug Development Research” Ethosomal carriers improve drug delivery through the skin better than traditional methods.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
29 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
30 citations
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February 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
July 2013 in “e-Jurnal Medika Udayana” Estrogen helps promote hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
30 citations
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Estrogen affects scalp cell types differently, enhancing some wound healing processes.
14 citations
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January 1980 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
8 citations
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
3 citations
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June 1981 in “PubMed” Taking hormonal contraceptives can cause skin changes, including hair loss, due to the effects of synthetic sex hormones.
14 citations
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April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health” Contraceptive implants are effective, long-lasting, and safe with manageable side effects.
5 citations
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January 2007 in “Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology” 17β-Estradiol boosts allergic reactions and slows thymus aging in mice.
33 citations
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January 1979 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “F&S Reports” Elagolix did not effectively treat polycystic ovary syndrome.