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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
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June 2007 in “PubMed” Effective management of PCOS includes lifestyle changes, medication for menstrual regulation, fertility treatments, and cosmetic issue remedies.
March 2003 in “Oncology Times” Further research is needed to develop effective cancer prevention strategies.
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
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August 2023 in “Human Reproduction” The document provides updated advice on how to diagnose and treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
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December 2011 in “Vox Sanguinis” Some blood donors on teratogenic drugs may have unsafe drug levels, suggesting a need for better deferral policies.
November 2023 in “Manuju” Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and spironolactone don't increase gynecological tumor risk, glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists may increase alopecia risk, sanitary pads can cause dermatitis, early hidradenitis suppurativa intervention is crucial for Hispanic patients, community education boosts skin cancer awareness, metformin may improve skin cancer survival, LNG-IUDs can increase acne risk, machine learning accurately detects basal cell carcinoma, JAK-inhibitors may raise miscarriage risk, inclusive skincare ads affect those with darker skin, and CCCA in Black women might involve autoimmunity.
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February 2021 in “BMJ” High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A postmenopausal woman had rare symptoms due to a possible ovarian tumor, needing thorough evaluation.
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May 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin in reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
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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.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
January 2014 in “Healthy aging research” Polycystic ovarian disease symptoms can continue after menopause, making diagnosis and management in older women challenging.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.
July 2019 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
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August 2016 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair cells.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
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February 2006 in “Andrology” Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.
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December 2012 in “PubMed” Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
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March 2016 in “European journal of cancer” Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery leads to fewer severe complications and better quality of life than immediate surgery in advanced ovarian cancer patients with high tumor load.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking androgens at birth reduces sexual motivation in male rats.
May 2013 in “UTUPub (University of Turku)” Including androgens in hormone therapy may lower breast cancer risk.