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August 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
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July 2003 in “Andrology” Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Minoxidil alone is as effective as the combination but has fewer side effects.
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December 1997 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.
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August 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology” Applying estradiol to skin causes local changes but not cancer.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
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December 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology” The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hormone Replacement Therapy improves skin health in postmenopausal women by boosting collagen and hydration.
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
January 2013 in “International journal of contemporary surgery” Using Cyproterone Acetate with Eflornithine together is safe and works better for treating facial hair in women.
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January 2023 in “Redox Report” Estradiol may protect ear cells from hearing loss caused by a chemotherapy drug by activating a protective pathway.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
December 1998 in “Acta Crystallographica Section C-crystal Structure Communications” A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.
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June 2022 in “FARMACIA” Transethosomal gels improve naftifine skin delivery better than Exoderil cream.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Both types of oral contraceptives improved symptoms and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
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October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
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January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” The new gel improves skin delivery of a drug, potentially reducing dose frequency and side effects.
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October 1986 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
Different medications improved various PCOS symptoms and quality of life in Pakistani women, but did not significantly help with excessive hair growth.
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January 1985 in “PubMed” Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.