research Why Odds Ratios Can Be Tricky Statistics
Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research MP09-16 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS FOR MALE LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS: A COCHRANE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
research Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone
A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
research Effect of hair restoration surgery on the scalp sensitivity
Hair transplant surgery reduces scalp sensitivity by almost 40%, and smokers have less scalp sensitivity than non-smokers. The time since surgery doesn't significantly affect this.
research PMON281 PERSISTENT VIRILIZATION AND VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS IN A TRANSMAN 5-YEARS POST TESTOSTERONE WITHDRAWAL
A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
research Assessing finasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
research Effect of norplant on androgens and sexual function
Norplant implants lower some androgen levels but don't significantly change sexual function.
research New onset alopecia and hirsutism in a postmenopausal women
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
research Propecia-induced spermatogenic failure: a report of two cases
Stopping finasteride improved sperm counts in two men, reducing the need for fertility treatments.
research [Pre-operative non-shaving for neurosurgical operations (author's transl)].
Minimal scalp shaving before neurosurgery reduces infections and offers psychological benefits.
research Incidence of alopecia in brain tumour patients treated with pencil scanning proton therapy and validation of existing NTCP models
A standardized scoring system is needed to improve model reliability for predicting hair loss in brain tumor patients treated with proton therapy.
research Editorial Comment
Dutasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 23% in high-risk men.
research Key targets of hormonal treatment of prostate cancer. Part 2: the androgen receptor and 5α-reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Serum paroxonase 1 level may be an indicator and predictor of the severity of androgenetic alopecia
Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
research Biomarker-based methods for determining noncompliance in a prevention trial
Simple methods using DHT levels effectively assess compliance.
research Total prostate volume as risk factor for semen pathologies in ageing male
Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
research The Effect of Intratesticular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on Sperm Retrieval Rates in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia Male after Failed Testicular Sperm Extraction: An Inception Cohort
Intratesticular PRP injections are safe but not proven to improve sperm retrieval in certain infertile men.
research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome After Distinct Doses/Affections
research Current Literature Review
The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
research A study of serum prolactin in dermatological diseases in a tertiary care hospital of Assam
Higher prolactin levels are linked to psoriasis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo severity.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research Abstract 2205: KRTAP 2-3 is a novel potential biomarker of cells in the polyaneuploid cancer cell (PACC) state to predict cancer recurrence
KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
research Adjuvant Therapy for Revision Rhinoplasty of Contracted Nose Using Polydeoxyribonucleotide and Invasive Bipolar Radiofrequency
Using PDRN injections and RF treatments improved revision nose surgery results without major side effects.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer: A 3-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.
research Clinical Research of Longxuejie and Finasteride on the Reduction of Intra-operative Bleeding of TURP
Combining longxuejie and finasteride effectively reduces bleeding during TURP without side effects.
research Phase I-II trial of weekly bicalutamide in men with high PSA and negative biopsy
Weekly bicalutamide is safe and effective, with 50 mg/week recommended.
research Latent hazard in PC and BPH patients referred to antiandrogens:PC aggressiveness and NE differentiation
Long-term antiandrogen use may increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
research 1748 IS ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA ASSOCIATED WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA? ANALYSIS OF 907 PATIENTS
Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.
research Hormonal profiles and the diagnostic utility of serum dihydrotestosterone in polycystic ovary syndrome: a comparative case-control study
High serum DHT levels can help diagnose PCOS.
research Understanding the Epidemiology, Natural History, and Key Pathways Involved in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.