research Urinary steroids in men with male-pattern alopecia
Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
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research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Testosterone Down-regulates Expression of αVβ3-integrin, E-cadherin and Mucin-1 during Uterine Receptivity Period in Rats
Testosterone reduces key molecules needed for early pregnancy in rats.
research Serum 1, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D- vitamin D3- among obese Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Obese women with PCOS have lower vitamin D levels.
research The Optimal Number of Ovarian Punctures to Be Applied During Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Three to five ovarian punctures are best for improving fertility in women with PCOS without harming the ovaries.
research Diffuse hair loss associated with hyperprolactinaemia: report of three cases
High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.
research Role of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Related Infertility
Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.
research Atherogenesis: Estrogen Induction of Polysialylated nCAM (PSA-nCAM) Blocks Monocyte Capture by Vascular Endothelial Cells
Estrogen helps prevent artery plaque by stopping monocyte capture in blood vessels.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
research Evidence-based approach to cutaneous hyperandrogenism in women
The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
research Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Diagnostic approach to low‐renin hypertension
Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
research Serum lipocalin-2 as an insulin resistance marker in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
research Sperm aneuploidy in infertile male patients: a systematic review of the literature
Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
research Inhibitory activities of some traditional Chinese herbs against testosterone 5α-reductase and effects of Cacumen platycladi on hair re-growth in testosterone-treated mice
Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.
research Correlation of clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism in Thai women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
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 APPLICATIONS AND SAFETY OF TESTOSTERONE CREAMS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF TOPICAL FORMULATIONS, CLINICAL EFFICACY, AND POTENTIAL RISKS
Testosterone creams and gels can be effective but have serious risks and should be used only with medical supervision.
research Kennedy's disease and partial androgen insensitivity syndrome. Report of 4 cases and literature review
The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
research Women's midlife health Reframing menopause
The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
research Responses of prolactin and hair growth to selection for age at puberty in Angus cattle
Selecting Angus cattle for earlier puberty lowers prolactin levels but doesn't affect hair growth.
research Early stage alopecia areata is associated with inflammation in the upper dermis and damage to the hair follicle infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research The effect of alfacalcidiol and metformin on metabolic disturbances in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.
research Serum dihydrotestosterone levels are associated with adverse myocardial remodeling in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis before and after aortic valve replacement
Higher DHT levels are linked to worse heart changes in severe aortic valve stenosis patients.
research Controversies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
research Serum levels of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in females with acne and/or female pattern hair loss
No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
research Frontiers in the (Neuro-)endocrine Controls of Hair Growth
Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.
research Thyroid hormones and androgens differentially regulate gene expression in testes and ovaries of sexually mature Silurana tropicalis
Thyroid hormones and androgens affect gene expression in frog reproductive organs differently between males and females.
research The injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate substantially and differentially decrease testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin levels: A secondary study from the WHICH randomized clinical trial
Both injectable contraceptives lower testosterone and SHBG levels, with NET-EN having a greater effect than DMPA-IM.