November 2011 in “国际泌尿系统杂志” Intraprostatic injection and high-frequency thermotherapy are more effective for treating prostatitis after TURP than antibiotics, tamsulosin, and finasteride.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Balding men have harder scalps.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Testosterone increases heart and blood pressure issues in rats with endotoxemia, and stopping testosterone production can reduce these problems.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Anastrozole and cyproterone acetate treatment can help increase adult height in boys with testotoxicosis.
Men over 50 often experience urinary issues due to prostate enlargement or bladder problems, treatable with therapies, medications, or surgery.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Testosterone therapy significantly improved Hidradenitis Suppurativa symptoms.
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January 2013 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.
June 2026 in “Kocatepe Veterinary Journal” PRP injections may slightly improve testicular development in male lambs.
August 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused breast enlargement in two men, which improved after stopping the medication.
8 citations
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
May 2006 in “The American journal of medicine” The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.
July 2025 in “AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes” Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery removed an ovarian tumor, improving her symptoms and normalizing testosterone levels.
January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Testosterone boosts physical performance, grip strength, and lean body mass in older men with low testosterone.
11 citations
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August 2014 in “Current Urology Reports” Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” The interdigital gland of Vembur sheep shows sex-based differences in size and chemical makeup, possibly affecting communication and disease protection.
October 2015 in “Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life” Curcuma longa L. may help reduce prostate inflammation.
January 2026 in “SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital” Men with androgenetic alopecia may have more sexual dysfunctions.
March 2026 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Arachis hypogaea L. root extract reduces prostate enlargement and inflammation in mice.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Abuse of anabolic steroids in Iraqi athletes leads to negative effects on hormones, liver and kidney function, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.
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April 2018 in “Oncotarget” Anabolic androgenic steroids can increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones.
Testosterone's health effects are complex and not definitively understood.
Finasteride significantly reduced sperm production and caused testicular atrophy in hamsters.
1 citations
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February 2015 in “Revista Acadêmica Ciência Animal” A mare had a functional ovary with a tumor containing cartilage and bone.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Improving symptoms of male urinary problems may lower the risk of death.
October 2021 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CAL-PDT is safer and more effective for treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
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February 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Keloids on the penis are rare, often triggered by circumcision, and rarely recur after surgery.