January 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
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April 2000 in “Archives of Oral Biology” Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
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May 2019 in “Biology open” Testosterone reduces heart damage and inflammation after injury.
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June 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Vitamin D may help regulate cholesterol and influence prostate cancer development.
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
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January 2017 in “Ginekologia Polska” A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
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June 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Targeting glycolysis may help treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovarian function.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” High chromogranin A levels are linked to obesity and inflammation in polycystic ovary syndrome.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Piptadeniastrum africanum and Cordia plathytyrsa can increase testosterone without major metabolic changes, but may affect triglycerides and creatinine.
January 2014 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may benefit skin health and could be a promising treatment in dermatology.
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March 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.
March 2022 in “Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Oral contraceptives with desogestrel and drospirenone improve PCOS symptoms.
January 2021 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” Androgen receptors in the brain affect metabolism and reproduction differently in males and females, and may help manage PCOS symptoms in females.
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September 1993 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures testosterone metabolites with high sensitivity and low environmental impact.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Toxicology” A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
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July 2013 in “Edinburgh Research Archive (University of Edinburgh)” Dutasteride may reduce insulin sensitivity and increase body fat.
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January 1977 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Cyproterone Acetate effectively treats androgen-related conditions and is used in prostate cancer therapy and hormone therapy for transgender women.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
May 2021 in “The FASEB Journal” The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
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March 2003 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
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August 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” High doses of cyclosporine A increase testosterone conversion, possibly boosting hair growth.
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November 2022 in “Toxics” The method accurately measures 19 steroid hormones in human blood and urine using a small sample and is suitable for large-scale monitoring.
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January 2002 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
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June 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher chance of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Gut bacteria affect steroid levels, influencing health conditions and potential treatments.