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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.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.
December 2024 in “PubMed” TrichoFoam™ effectively delivers multiple hair loss treatments, maintaining their stability and effectiveness.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
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39 citations
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November 1978 in “Annals of internal medicine” Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
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August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
April 2023 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how PRP affects the ovaries and to standardize its use in treatment.
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
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November 2002 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Progesterone boosts alcohol's effect on brain, finasteride counters it.
November 2023 in “L'Endocrinologo” Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.
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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.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
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August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
January 2009 in “Xiandai huagong” Finasteride was successfully synthesized from Pregnadienolone acetate.
Different medications improved various PCOS symptoms and quality of life in Pakistani women, but did not significantly help with excessive hair growth.
August 2025 in “Journal of Association of Clinical Endocrinologist and Diabetologist of Bangladesh” SPIOMET therapy may be a promising alternative to oral contraceptives for treating adolescent PCOS.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.
108 citations
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March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.
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October 2005 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Polymers increased skin permeation and stability of steroid hormones in liposomal formulations.
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
33 citations
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April 2015 in “Cochrane library” Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.
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August 1989 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
January 2021 in “Journal of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol significantly lowered AMH levels in PCOS patients resistant to clomiphene.