research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
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research Androgenetic alopecia: evaluation of hormonal profile and its systemic implications
Hormonal imbalances are important in the development of male pattern baldness.
research Factors associated with early-onset androgenetic alopecia: A scoping review
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
research Intermolecular NH2-/Carboxyl-terminal Interactions in Androgen Receptor Dimerization Revealed by Mutations That Cause Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research [Hyperandrogenism and pilosebaceous follicles].
High levels of androgens can cause skin issues like acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Elevated Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Levels as the Reproductive Phenotype in the Brothers of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
research Role of polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene and non-random X chromosome inactivation in the genesis of androgenic alopecia in women of childbearing potential
Certain gene variations and irregular X chromosome activity may contribute to hair loss in women who can have children.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Prevalence of functional disorders of androgen excess in unselected premenopausal women: a study in blood donors
Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.
research Elevated serum androstenedione is associated with a more severe phenotype in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.
research Clinical and epidemiological characteristics and condition of the hormonal status in women with androgenetic alopecia (1139.3)
Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.
research Androgen regulation of a specific gene in hamster flank organs
Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.
research Discovery of Nonsteroidal Androgens
Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research The Transgender: Endocrinological Assessment
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research Androgenetic alopecia risk IDed with genetic test
research Leydig cell hyperplasia as a cause of virilization in a postmenopausal woman: A case report
Leydig cell hyperplasia can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and is treatable with surgery.
research Androgen deprivation therapy and hormonal status in men with COVID-19
Hormonal status from androgen deprivation therapy may affect COVID-19 severity in men.
research PMON225 Androgen excess in pre-menopausal women due to Granulosa Cell tumor: A case report.
Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
research Prostate Specific Antigen as Predictive Factor for Androgenemia in Women
PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research 11-oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
research Abstract 14
A 15-year-old girl with rare reproductive disorders received hormone therapy to develop secondary sexual traits, but infertility persisted.
research 53289 Clinical and metabolic characteristics of male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia: A possible predisposition to metabolic syndrome
Early-onset male baldness may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5a-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts*
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
research Adrenal and Gonadal Activity, Androgen Concentrations, and Adult Height Outcomes in Boys With Silver-Russell Syndrome
Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.
research Effects of neonatal and adolescent neuroactive steroid manipulation on locomotor activity induced by ethanol in male wistar rats
Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.