2 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Excess maternal androgens can cause heart problems in offspring.
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July 2018 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Thyroid hormones and androgens affect gene expression in frog reproductive organs differently between males and females.
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.
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
February 2006 in “PubMed” Docetaxel slightly extends prostate cancer survival but has significant side effects and high cost.
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October 2024 in “Livers” Sex hormones affect liver fat and metabolic health differently in men and women.
November 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
13 citations
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March 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” Overexpressing SSAT in mice makes them highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, causing liver damage and high mortality.
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June 2008 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Excessive selenium from supplements can be harmful.
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May 1971 in “Clinical genetics” A specific metabolite, not a receptor protein, triggers the production of certain kidney enzymes, but this process is disrupted in mice with a mutation causing testicular feminization.
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April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
12 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinical Chemistry” Chronic DHEA supplementation slightly increases testosterone in hair but stays within safe limits.
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
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June 2005 in “Andrology” A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.
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November 1980 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Fenoterol treatment causes increased hair growth due to higher metabolism in hair follicles, not hormones.
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July 2022 in “BMC Women s Health” An ovarian tumor can cause high male hormones in postmenopausal women.
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June 2016 in “PeerJ” Testosterone increases certain kidney protein levels, potentially raising blood pressure.
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November 2003 in “The Journals of Gerontology” Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.
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.
21 citations
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July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
28 citations
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
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.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, was reported to cause psoriasis in a patient for the first time.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “CellBio” Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Brain Research” Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.