12 citations
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November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in dermatology can lead to better, more sensitive care for sexual and gender minority patients.
12 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.
Participating in Sexual Orientation Change Efforts may increase the risk of suicide for sexual minority individuals.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride may cause mental and sexual side effects, with hand preference and sexual orientation possibly affecting severity.
11 citations
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January 2019 in “Sexual Medicine” Younger transgender women have surgery earlier, are mostly attracted to men, and show more preoperative depression that improves after surgery compared to older transgender women.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Human Development” Adolescent sexual development should focus on positive aspects, including biological, psychological, and contextual factors, and recognize individual differences and the role of pleasure.
14 citations
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” Older men should openly discuss sexual health with doctors to improve their quality of life.
20 citations
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January 2008 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
April 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.
Men with hair loss are seen as less attractive and shorter, and height is a key factor in attractiveness ratings.
26 citations
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December 2016 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Farmacia” Finasteride can still be used for hair loss with careful consideration of side effects and patient information.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dermatologists should address discrimination and consider ethnic and gender differences in treatments.
June 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease” Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some men don't respond to common hair loss treatments, but a new inhibitor, FOL-005, shows promise for targeting unwanted hair growth.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.
April 2017 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.
185 citations
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
112 citations
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “BJUI” Left-handed men experience more sexual side effects from finasteride treatment.