research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Exerts Neuroprotection Against Ischemic Brain Injury in Aged Male Rats
Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
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research Screening of synthetic and natural product databases: Identification of novel androgens and antiandrogens
Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research Minoxidil induced hypertrichosis in children
Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.
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 Other Antiandrogens
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Is there a role for 5α‐reductase inhibitors in transgender individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
research Progestogens in menopausal hormone therapy
Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
research AN ATTEMPT TO ASSESS THE MAGNITUDE OF ENDOGENOUS ANDROGEN PRODUCTION IN A CASE OF THE ADRENOGENITAL SYNDROME*
A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
research Prostate-Specific Antigen as a Marker of Hyperandrogenism in Women and Its Implications for Antidoping
PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women – An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research Synthesis of 11α-hydroxyprogesterone hartens
Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
research Acne in hirsute women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research Comparison of Finasteride, Metformin, and Finasteride Plus Metformin in PCOS
Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Patient with 17?-hydroxylase Deficiency
Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
research Copper Deficiency a New Reason of Androgenetic Alopecia?
Copper deficiency may cause hair loss, and treating it could involve nutrition and hormones.
research Hormonal and clinic evaluation of patients with moderate body hair growth
Women with moderate body hair have higher levels of certain hormones and may benefit from treatment that increases sex hormone-binding protein.
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 An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research The influence of low dose finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor, on circulating neuroactive steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research Sequential estrogen-progestin addition to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist suppression for the chronic treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism: a pilot study.
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Writer’s Cramp Presentation of Woodhouse–Sakati Syndrome – “Out of the Woods”
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Investigation Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia
Higher BPA levels may be linked to idiopathic hyperandrogenemia in women.
research Acne Protection: Measures & Miseries
Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
research Acne Vulgaris
The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.
research Diagnostic Criteria for PCOS
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.