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Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch Correlation of Serum 3α-Androstanediol Glucuronide with Acne and Chest Hair Density in Men
Higher levels of a specific hormone are linked to more chest hair and acne in men.
research Sex steroid levels in corresponding cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples quantified by mass spectrometry in men
DHEA is the main sex steroid in cerebrospinal fluid, and testosterone in the fluid comes from the blood.
research The investigation and management of severe hyperandrogenism pre- and postmenopause: Non-tumor disease is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and typically responds to insulin-sensitization with metformin
High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
research The Physiological Effects of Anabolic Steroids on the Human Body
Abusing anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems despite short-term muscle gains.
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research 46,XY DSD due to impaired androgen production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
research New Insights into Testosterone Biosynthesis: Novel Observations from HSD17B3 Deficient Mice
Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
research Thyroid peroxidase Antibody (TPO Ab) Can Be Used As a Marker For Persistence of Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism Despite Normal TSH Level: Cross-Sectional Study
TPO antibodies can help identify hypothyroid patients who still have symptoms despite normal TSH levels.
research 1746 INCREASED SERUM C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS IMPLIES CHRONIC INFLAMMATION IS INVOLVED IN MEN WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND PREDOMINANT STORAGE LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS
Higher CRP levels suggest chronic inflammation is linked to bladder-related urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.
research Daily intake of alfalfa sprouts, but not broccoli sprouts, influence plasma levels of androgen in middle-aged males
Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.
research Effect of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on serum gonadotropins in normal men
research Biomarker-based methods for determining noncompliance in a prevention trial
Simple methods using DHT levels effectively assess compliance.
research Mechanism of action of androgen in hair follicles
Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.
research Androgen Levels and Semen Parameters Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Adverse Effects
research Omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids in Leydig cells facilitate male sex hormone production
Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
research Detection of Male Hypogonadism in Patients with Post COVID-19 Condition
Nearly half of the studied men with long COVID had low testosterone, including younger men.
research Association of Surgical Risk With Exogenous Hormone Use in Transgender Patients
Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
research SUN-376 Isolated DHEA-S Production by an Adrenal Neoplasm: Clinical, Biochemical, and Pathologic Findings
A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
research Weak correlations between serum and cerebrospinal fluid levels of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone in males
Blood hormone levels don't accurately show brain hormone levels in males.
research An Adult With Hair Loss! a Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (3β HSD) Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research Re: The Efficacy of Dihydrotestosterone Transdermal Gel Before Primary Hypospadias Surgery: A Prospective, Controlled, Randomized Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery led to less scarring but raised concerns about potential psychological effects and skin changes.
research Pharmacodynamic modeling of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
research Correlation Between Nongenomic Action of C19-Steroids and COVID-19 Severity
Low testosterone may increase COVID-19 severity in men.
research Determination of some sex hormones in health supplements by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry
The method detected sex hormones in some health supplements, with one containing banned testosterone.
research Effect of finasteride on adrenal steroidogenesis in men.
Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.
research GYNECOMASTIA AFTER FINASTERIDE THERAPY
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
research Prostate Specific Antigen as Predictive Factor for Androgenemia in Women
PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
research Efeitos do tratamento prolongado de testosterona associado ao uso de algestona acetofenida e enantato de estradiol sobre o ciclo menstrual de fêmeas cativas de Sapajus libidinosus (macaco-prego)
The treatment changed hormone levels and increased sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
research Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma by LC/MS/MS and Study on Its Pharmacokinetics
The method accurately measures finasteride in plasma and is suitable for clinical use.