2 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicine” A rare skin cancer on a man's elbow was successfully treated with surgery, showing no recurrence after one year.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
506 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.
21 citations
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Urology” An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
3 citations
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December 2003 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” The nodule was a benign cutaneous lymphadenoma, not cancer, and was successfully removed.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “PubMed” DHT deficiency may disrupt rat epididymis function by affecting estrogen receptors.
78 citations
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August 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
17 citations
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August 2019 in “Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases” Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.
Testosterone therapy may help women with low sexual desire after surgical menopause.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Biomolecules” Zinc and copper levels may affect erectile dysfunction by influencing hormone levels.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Sports supplements can cause skin problems and may contain harmful substances.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis” Vitamin D deficiency is common in adults with muscle and bone pain, especially women.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how sperm cells are produced, the role of testosterone in this process, and how toxins can reduce sperm count and fertility.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Check hormone levels in older women to find hidden conditions like certain tumors.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Testosterone makes XX skin more like male skin by changing its structure and cell makeup.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
March 2020 in “UTUPub (University of Turku)” Androgen-driven traits don't predict prostate cancer recurrence.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Amoxapine may be effective for treating ejaculatory dysfunction.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lifestyle changes and environmental strategies can help address declining testosterone levels.
A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
June 2020 in “ACTA MEDICA IRANICA” A rare benign ovarian tumor caused virilization in a postmenopausal woman, treated successfully with surgery.