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January 2009 in “PubMed” Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
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July 1982 in “PubMed” Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.
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February 2005 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Certain medications can help treat PCOS symptoms, but they aren't FDA-approved for this use.
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November 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.
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July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
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December 2012 in “Maturitas” Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
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February 2004 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Control variability makes it hard to confirm low-dose endocrine effects.
November 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” The hydrogel with Finasteride provides controlled, sustained drug release and improved bioavailability.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.
November 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Epristeride's metabolism involves key metabolites and proteins, affecting its use in doping tests.
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December 2016 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” Finasteride, a drug used for anti-hyperplasia, can be effectively delivered in the form of matrix tablets.
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May 2017 in “Maturitas” Women with premature ovarian insufficiency have a worse cardiovascular risk profile than premenopausal women.
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May 2022 in “BMC Women's Health” High levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can indicate polycystic ovarian syndrome in women who can have babies.
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January 2018 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” Finasteride significantly reduces fertility in male rats.
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Human placental extract may help hair growth by affecting certain cell signals and could be more effective with minoxidil.
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May 2017 in “Behavioural brain research” Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
May 2025 in “Nutrition and Diabetes” High 1-hour plasma glucose in PCOS increases risks of metabolic issues and gestational diabetes.
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November 2024 in “Plants” Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
August 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.
Topical latanoprost acid at 0.05% concentration improved hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Finasteride's molecular properties and active sites were identified using computational methods.
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June 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Prenatal retinoic acid exposure increased cell proliferation in mouse hair follicles without affecting their development.
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July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
March 2020 in “Revista Eletrônica da Faculdade de Ceres” Latanoprost's effectiveness for hair growth is not confirmed but shows promise, needing more research.