3 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride treatment changes Cx43 in rat testes, possibly causing fertility issues.
1 citations
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January 2021 51 citations
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November 1988 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Higher levels of a specific hormone are linked to more chest hair and acne in men.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is important for male sexual traits, reproduction, muscle and bone health, blood production, and metabolism, and works both directly and after being changed into other hormones.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Clinica Veterinaria De Pequenos Animales” The dog's fertility was restored with antibiotics and finasteride treatment.
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.
11 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” An alpaca acted like a male and couldn't have babies because of a benign tumor in its ovary that caused high testosterone levels.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Testosterone reduces knee movement, while flutamide and finasteride increase it.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.
August 2010 in “한국한의학연구원 논문집” Phellodendri Cortex Extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1 citations
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November 2006 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” 1 citations
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September 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) promotes the growth and spread of aggressive brain tumor cells.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Biology open” Testosterone reduces heart damage and inflammation after injury.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Potential androgen excess signs vary by demographics and health, needing inclusive evaluation.
March 2015 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Testosterone affects skin by increasing oil production and influences hair growth.
26 citations
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March 2001 in “PubMed” Men's fertility and sexual health decline with age, with reduced testosterone and virility, and many lose fertility by their eighties.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “PubMed” Zhuangyao Jianshen pill reduces prostate enlargement and inflammation in rats.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” 5α-reductase deficiency can cause ambiguous genitalia and gender dysphoria, treatable with testosterone.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
306 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
186 citations
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February 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” During puberty, hormone levels rise, with early increases in some steroids and most menstrual cycles becoming regular by six years after menarche.
3 citations
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August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride therapy reduces PSA levels and prostate size, helping diagnose prostate cancer.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “in Vivo” Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
19 citations
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.