research Structural perspectives on the androgen receptor, the elusive shape-shifter
The androgen receptor's shape-changing ability helps it function but can lead to cancer treatment resistance.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Stroke Risk Factors Unique to Women
Women have unique stroke risks due to hormones, contraceptives, pregnancy, and menopause.
research Efficacy of low-dose GnRH analogue (Buserelin) in the treatment of hirsutism
Low-dose Buserelin effectively reduces hirsutism with minimal side effects.
research Role of Lactoferrin in Chronic Telgon Effluvium
Lactoferrin levels are lower in people with chronic hair shedding, suggesting supplements could help treat it.
research Sources of variation in hair cortisol in wild and captive non-human primates
Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
research Androgen receptor–mediated inhibition of cutaneous wound healing
Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Cardiovascular Safety and Benefits of Testosterone Implant Therapy in Postmenopausal Women: Where Are We?
Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.
research SAT-134 Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research A preliminary study on the relationship between environmental endocrine disruptors and precocious puberty in girls
Reducing phthalate exposure may help prevent early puberty in girls.
research Impact of estrogens in males and androgens in females
Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.
research Genetic predictors of testosterone and their associations with cardiovascular disease and risk factors: A Mendelian randomization investigation
Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.
research Immunoreactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 entry proteins ACE-2 and TMPRSS-2 in murine models of hormonal manipulation, ageing, and cardiac injury
Age affects how certain proteins involved in COVID-19 infection are expressed in mice, but sex hormones and heart injury do not.
research Cortisol determination in hair and faeces from domestic cats and dogs
Hair cortisol can reliably indicate chronic stress in cats and dogs.
research Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
Creatine is safe, not a steroid, and boosts muscle and performance without causing kidney damage or hair loss.
research Nutrition and acne
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
research Therapeutic Potential of Brassinosteroids in Biomedical and Clinical Research
Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
research Treatment of hirsutism with flutamide and a low-dosage oral contraceptive in polycystic ovarian disease patients
Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
research Efficacy and safety of baricitinib in patients with refractory alopecia areata
Baricitinib helped some patients with tough-to-treat hair loss regrow hair, but more research is needed on its safety.
research Fetal alpha 5-reductase Val89Leu mutation is associated with late miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research [Long-term treatment of virilized women with cyproterone acetate (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats virilized women, especially under 35, despite some side effects.
research Etiological Role of Ferritin and Vitamin D in Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Low ferritin levels might be linked to telogen effluvium, but vitamin D levels are not.
research Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. A comparative study
SLE patients in eastern Saudi Arabia have a generally good prognosis despite multi-organ involvement.
research Short-Term Clinical Assessment of Treating Female Androgenic Alopecia with Autologous Stem Cells Derived from Human Hair Follicles
Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.
research Estrogen and androgen signaling in the pathogenesis of BPH
Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
research Rare and common genetic determinants of metabolic individuality and their effects on human health
Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.
research A randomized placebo-controlled study on the effects of pioglitazone on cortisol metabolism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
research Childhood‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus with trisomy X and the increased risk for bone complications: a case report
A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research The role of androgen therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.