research Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
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research Treatment of hirsutism with flutamide and a low-dosage oral contraceptive in polycystic ovarian disease patients
Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
research Progesterone Inhibits the Growth of Human Neuroblastoma: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence
Progesterone significantly reduces neuroblastoma tumor growth without harming healthy cells.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
research Skin disease related to metabolic syndrome in women
Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Hormonal Contraceptives and Dermatology
research Miscellaneous Exogenous Hormones and Breast Diseases: A Matter of Concern for the Gynecologist
Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.
research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Global Trends in Research of Androgen Receptor Associated With Breast Cancer From 2011 to 2020: A Scientometric Analysis
Research from 2011 to 2020 shows androgen receptors could be key for prognosis and treatment in certain breast cancers.
research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to look out for
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
research Hormonal Therapies in Cosmetic Dermatology: Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives
Hormonal therapies can improve skin issues by adjusting hormone levels, with future advancements promising better results.
research Safety of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Respect to Gynecologic Malignancies
Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
research Androgenisierung: Diagnostik und Therapie – Akne vulgaris, Hirsutismus, female pattern hair loss
The document discusses how to diagnose and treat conditions like acne, excessive hair growth, and female pattern hair loss related to hormone imbalances.
research Genomic and Transcriptomic Characterization of Atypical Recurrent Flank Alopecia in the Cesky Fousek
The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
research Research gaps in medical treatment of transgender/nonbinary people
More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
research Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists
Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: a common reproductive syndrome with long-term metabolic consequences
Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
research Testosterone therapy for women with low sexual desire: a position statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
research Recommendations from the 2023 international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome
The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Endocrine work-up in obesity
Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in women: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
research Effect of gender-affirming hormone therapy on hair growth: a systematic review of the literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Comparative advantage and efficacy of natural products for polycystic ovary syndrome
More research is needed to confirm if natural products effectively treat PCOS.
research Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
research Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.