research What is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?
Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Protection against cyclophosphamide‐induced alopecia and inhibition of mammary tumor growth by topical 1,25‐dihydroxyvitamin D3 in mice
Rubbing vitamin D3 on skin can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and slow breast tumor growth in mice.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research AB032. Development of new treatment modality for male infertility by using phytopharmaceuticals
MOTILIPERM may help treat male infertility by reducing stress in cells.
research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research P6590Androgenic effects on ventricular repolarization: a translational study from pharmacovigilance databases to iPSC-cardiomyocytes
Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
research Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.5% vs 17α-Estradiol 0.05% in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective, Single-Blind Study of 119 Patients
Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.
research Incidence and Factors Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia Among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients Treated With Masculinizing Hormone Therapy
Masculinizing hormone therapy increases the risk of hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse patients.
research Bioavailability of Albumin-Bound Testosterone†
Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.
research Treatment guidelines in adult women
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
research Impact of a health alert and its implementation on flutamide prescriptions for women: an interrupted time series analysis
Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Sexual dysfunction, including hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Hormonal therapy for acne: why not as first line therapy? facts and controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Hormonal treatment of acne vulgaris: an update
Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
research Topical Tacrolimus, Clobetasol, and Minoxidil (TCM) for Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Safety
TCM is an effective and safe treatment for primary cicatricial alopecias.
research Iraqi Women with Hirsutism, Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics: Retrospective Study
Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
research Society for Endocrinology guidelines for testosterone replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) and topical minoxidil: consensus recommendations for managing male and female pattern Hair loss in Hair transplant patients using a modified delphi process
Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific dosing and timing guidelines.
research Supraphysiological Dose of Testosterone Impairs the Expression and Distribution of Sex Steroid Receptors during Endometrial Receptivity Development in Female Sprague–Dawley Rats
High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.
research Suppression of spermatogenesis with desogestrel and testosterone pellets is not enhanced by addition of finasteride.
research PMON224 Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay? In a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization.
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
research Reproductive profiles, androgen hormones and energetic status of oligomenorrheic exercising women
Exercising women with irregular periods have lower thyroid hormone levels and less body fat.
research A rare case of poorly-differentiated endometrial carcinoma in a female-to-male transgender man on testosterone therapy
Transgender men on testosterone therapy need ongoing gynecologic care due to potential cancer risks.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
research Hormonal Contraceptives and Dermatology
research Potential synergistic effects of Haedoksamul-tang and Finasteride of on 5α-reductase inhibition and proliferation of human follicle dermal papilla cells
HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
research ORIGINAL RESEARCH—ENDOCRINOLOGY: Comparison of the Steady‐State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Treatment of hirsutism with cimetidine: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Thyroid Dysfunction and Women's Reproductive Health
Thyroid problems can negatively affect women's reproductive health and pregnancy, and can cause symptoms like fatigue and depression, but not all women with these symptoms need treatment.