All articles tagged with #androgens
A UK study identifies a distinctive androgen fingerprint in endometriosis, notably elevated 11-ketotestosterone, pointing to a non-invasive blood test that could diagnose the condition rapidly and reduce the current years-long diagnostic delay; researchers aim to develop the test and explore new treatments, with larger trials needed.
Edinburgh researchers identified a distinct blood androgen profile in women with endometriosis, enabling correct identification of the condition in over 95% of cases in a small study; this could lead to a non-surgical diagnostic blood test, but requires validation in larger, more diverse populations and comparison with other hormonal conditions; industry partners are sought to develop the test, and researchers hope it could shorten diagnosis times that currently average more than a decade in Scotland.
A Nature News & Views piece summarizes Lee et al.'s finding that loss of male sex hormones triggers neuroinflammation and disrupts hormonal and immune signaling via the HPA axis, potentially accelerating brain tumor growth, contrasting with androgen-blockade benefits seen in many other cancers.
Hormonal changes during menopause can cause women to grow hair in a pattern and thickness similar to that of men, leading to chin hair. Androgens, a group of hormones that include testosterone, interact with hair follicles and activate them to produce terminal hair. Women with a family history of chin hair are more likely to grow it themselves. Laser hair removal, electrolysis, anti-androgenic medication, and prescription creams are all options for removing chin hair, but plucking is not recommended. If facial hair growth occurs suddenly in pre-menopausal women, it may be a sign of a medical condition and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Hormonal changes during menopause can cause women to grow hair in a pattern and thickness similar to that of men, leading to chin hair. Androgens, a group of hormones that include testosterone, interact with hair follicles and activate them to produce terminal hair. Whether or not a woman gets chin hair comes down to genetics. Laser hair removal, electrolysis, anti-androgenic medication, and prescription creams are all options for removing unwanted chin hair. Plucking is not recommended as it can damage the skin and cause ingrown hairs and folliculitis.