research A rare cause of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Sex-dependent effect of a low neurosteroid environment and intrauterine growth restriction on fetal guinea pig brain development.
Reduced neurosteroids and growth issues can harm fetal brain development, especially in males.
research Understanding human aging and the fundamental cell signaling link in age-related diseases: the middle-aging hypovascularity hypoxia hypothesis
Improving blood flow and oxygen levels in middle age may help prevent age-related diseases.
research Acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance and cutaneous virilism
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
research The relationship among androgens, insulin resistanceand ghrelin polymorphisms in post-adolescent malepatients with severe acne vulgaris
Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
research Rare virilizing tumor: ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified: a case report
A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
research Lipid profile in androgenetic alopecia
People with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart disease due to abnormal blood lipid levels.
research Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Androgen Receptor and Nerve Structure Density in Human Prepuce from Patients with Persistent Sexual Side Effects after Finasteride Use for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
research Towards the validation of endogenous steroid testing in wildlife hair
Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
research Untargeted metabolomic approach to study the serum metabolites in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Certain metabolites may help diagnose and predict polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
research Serum anti-Müllerian hormone: A potential biomarker for polycystic ovary syndrome
AMH is a promising biomarker for diagnosing PCOS.
research Efficacy of metformin therapy in adolescent girls with androgen excess: relation to sex hormone–binding globulin and androgen receptor polymorphisms
Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
research Relation Between Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas and Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Multi-Centric Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are more likely to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease, which is associated with older age, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and high male hormone levels.
research Coconut oil works as a gonadal feedback testosterone booster and increases pituitary aromatase (cyp19a1b) expression levels in fugu (Takifugu rubripes)
Coconut oil boosts testosterone but doesn't fully trigger reproductive maturity in pufferfish.
research Sex differences in arterial hypertension
Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
research Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males; Sexual and Reproductive Perspective
Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
research The tail-tale of stress: an exploratory analysis of cortisol levels in the tail-hair of captive Asian elephants
Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
research Sex- or Gender-specific Differences in the Clinical Presentation, Outcome, and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2
Men face more severe COVID-19 outcomes, while women are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
research Sex‐dependent responsiveness of hippocampal neurons to sex neurosteroids: A role of Arc/Arg3.1
Sex hormones affect brain cells differently in males and females.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review
Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
research Sex Differences in Animal Models of Sodium-Valproate-Induced Autism in Postnatal BALB/c Mice: Whole-Brain Histoarchitecture and 5-HT2A Receptor Biomarker Evidence
Male mice are more susceptible to autism-like changes from valproic acid than female mice.
research Comparison of Vitamin 25(OH)D and Anti-Müllerian Hormone Status in Infertile Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and with Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Vitamin D levels do not significantly relate to the causes of PCOS or DOR in infertile patients.
research Regulatory Effects of Thai Rice By-Product Extracts from Oryza sativa L. cv. Bue Bang 3 CMU and Bue Bang 4 CMU on Melanin Production, Nitric Oxide Secretion, and Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition
BB4CMU rice bran oil may help treat hair loss and gray hair.
research Do follicles matter? Testing the effect of follicles on hair cortisol levels
Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
research An ovarian Leydig cell tumor of ultrasound negative in a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research Management of Gout: Targeting Pain or Metabolic Control
Gout should be managed by lowering uric acid levels, not just treating pain.