December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
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February 2007 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Ovarian and stress hormones can change GABA A receptors through neurosteroids.
October 2025 in “F1000Research” Postmenopausal women with excess male hormones may have ovarian tumors, and surgery usually cures them.
A new lipid-based formula using myristyl myristate can improve estradiol treatment for hair loss.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estrogen alone may effectively suppress testosterone in some transfeminine individuals.
October 2025 in “Saúde (Santa Maria)” Spironolactone is an effective and safe treatment for acne in adult women.
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September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
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April 1987 in “PubMed” Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.
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November 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.
January 2014 in “European Geriatric Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene variations may be linked to female pattern hair loss.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ Tikrīt li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones compared to healthy women, and these levels vary with BMI, age, and treatment type.
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July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Osteoporotic postmenopausal Sudanese women have a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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April 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
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August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.
July 1998 in “Chromatographia” Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 17-β estradiol and prednisolone may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy.
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September 1979 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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January 2017 in “Human Reproduction Open” The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.