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Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
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research The investigation and management of severe hyperandrogenism pre- and postmenopause: Non-tumor disease is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and typically responds to insulin-sensitization with metformin
High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia – review of recent case reports and case series in PubMed
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.
research The role of androgen therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research The psychological and aesthetic impact of age‐related hair changes in females
Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone replacement in menopause.
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research Estimation of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Low serum ferritin levels are not closely linked to telogen effluvium in women.
research AN UPDATED OVERVIEW OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Successfully Treated with Intralesional Betamethasone and Oral Hydroxychloroquine: A Case Report
Intralesional betamethasone and oral hydroxychloroquine improved hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Iron deficiency in female pattern hair loss, chronic telogen effluvium, and control groups
No significant difference in iron deficiency between women with or without hair loss.
research The prevalence of idiopathic hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
research USE OF SPIRONOLACTONE IN COMBINATION WITH AN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE IN TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
research Menopause and aging, quality of life and sexuality
Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
research Insulin resistance and the long-term consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
research Three percent topical minoxidil therapy for female androgenetic alopecia
Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Postmenopausal Ovarian Hyperthecosis Associated with Rapid Testosterone Excess
Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.
research HORMONAL STATUS IN POSTMENOPAUSAL ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
No significant hormone differences found in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Coexistence of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Classic Lichen Planopilaris: A Case Report and Literature Review
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
research Síndrome dos ovários policísticos: correlação dos fenótipos com as manifestações metabólicas
Older age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children increase metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
research Alopecia and hirsutism*
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Permanent chemotherapy-induced nonscarring alopecia and premature ovarian failure
Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
research Effect of Customized Resistance Training on Body Mass Index and Quality of Life in Individuals with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Randomized Clinical Trial
Resistance training improved BMI and menstrual regularity more in women with PCOS than aerobic training.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia due to Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia Treated with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research The prevalence and phenotypic features of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.
research Intracrinology and The Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.