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July 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Some synthetic carbohydrate receptors, especially compounds 3 and 15, show strong potential for treating Zika virus.
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July 2016 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
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October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
June 2025 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” The polyherbal hair tonic promotes hair growth and has antibacterial properties.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin disease activity scores can help decide when skin symptoms no longer affect the quality of life in patients with mild dermatomyositis.
December 2014 in “Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicological Studies” Cabbage extract in hair gel may promote hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
177 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.
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January 2008 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.
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July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
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January 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
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November 2012 in “BJUI” Left-handed men experience more sexual side effects from finasteride treatment.
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.
12 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
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February 2000 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.
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July 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss has minimal impact on sexual function.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
26 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Immunology” Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews” Young men's sexual dysfunction often has physical causes, which can lead to stress and worsen the problem.
7 citations
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February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Physiology & Behavior” Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.