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Study uncovers new clues about the cellular processes that can lead to androgen deficiency

A laboratory study at the Miller School of Medicine's Desai Sethi Urology Institute has uncovered new clues about the cellular processes that can lead to deficiencies of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone.

4 Mar 2022

Study shows the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on epigenetic signature of genes

Gender-affirming hormone therapy could influence the way a person's genes are turned on or off, according to a new study.

28 Feb 2022

New combination treatment strategy for managing metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

A new drug, administered in combination with standard androgen-deprivation therapy and docetaxel chemotherapy, increased survival in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, according to a trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

23 Feb 2022

Livers of men with hepatic diseases undergo sex-change

The livers of men diagnosed with hepatic diseases change sex as part of a potential self-protective mechanism, according to University of Queensland research.

21 Feb 2022

Combination of three drugs extends the survival of patients with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Results from an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial indicate that adding the androgen-receptor inhibitor darolutamide to androgen-deprivation therapy and chemotherapy prolongs the survival of men with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, a disease that is fatal in most cases.

18 Feb 2022

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Both men and women are more likely to lose their hair with age. Women also have the added risk associated with declines in estrogen levels during the menopause transition.

16 Feb 2022

Testes found to be a viral reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 replication

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers used a suite of methods to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the testis of patients who died from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to gain insights into SARS-CoV-2 tropism inside testis and its impact on male fertility.

13 Feb 2022

Study findings could help guide treatment planning for men with high-risk prostate cancer

Results of a large study led by UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers could help guide treatment planning for patients with high-risk prostate cancer.

20 Jan 2022

U of U Health researchers assess the effectiveness of new contraceptive gel for men

University of Utah Health scientists are testing a new contraceptive gel for men. Based on preliminary research, the scientists believe the hormonal gel decreases a man’s sperm production––reducing his chances of fathering a child––without decreasing his sex drive.

20 Jan 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

In a recent study published in the journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a team of researchers reviewed published literature that assessed the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on female reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

Early gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender teens leads to better mental health

For transgender people, starting gender-affirming hormone treatment in adolescence is linked to better mental health than waiting until adulthood, according to new research led by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

19 Jan 2022

Starting hormone treatment in adolescence linked to better mental health in transgender people

12 Jan 2022

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

The pandemic has created a hostile environment for pregnant people and their babies. Stress levels among expectant mothers have soared. Pregnant women with covid are five times as likely as uninfected pregnant people to require intensive care and 22 times as likely to die. Infected moms are four times as likely to have a stillborn child.

21 Dec 2021

Testosterone News and Research

Latest Testosterone News and Research

Study uncovers new clues about the cellular processes that can lead to androgen deficiency

Study shows the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on epigenetic signature of genes

New combination treatment strategy for managing metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Livers of men with hepatic diseases undergo sex-change

Combination of three drugs extends the survival of patients with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Testes found to be a viral reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 replication

Study findings could help guide treatment planning for men with high-risk prostate cancer

U of U Health researchers assess the effectiveness of new contraceptive gel for men

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

Early gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender teens leads to better mental health

Starting hormone treatment in adolescence linked to better mental health in transgender people

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

How SARS-CoV-2 affects the male reproductive system

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on testis function

Can COVID-19 affect erectile function?

Study underscores why COVID-19 vaccine boosters are important for all adults

Study identifies RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumors

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on human semen quality

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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