Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Symptoms Increasing diffuse thinning of the hair occurs in the area of the middle parting. In this case, unlike androgenetic alopecia in men, not all hair is lost, but the scalp becomes visible over time. Often, a densely hairy strip remains frontally above the forehead. Dense hair is also still found on the sides and … Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

Symptoms Hereditary hair loss in men begins at the temples (“receding hairline”) and continues to the crown and back of the head, with progressive thinning and the typical M-shaped pattern. Over time, all that may remain of the once lush head of hair is a bald spot and a crown of hair. Unlike telogen effluvium, … Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

GnRH Analogs

Products GnRH analogs are commercially available in many countries in the form of injectables, implants, and nasal sprays, among others. The first agent to be approved was goserelin (Zoladex) in 1990. Structure and properties GnRH analogs are synthetically produced derivatives of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, LHRH) produced in the hypothalamus. GnRH is a decapeptide and has … GnRH Analogs

Triptorelin

Products Triptorelin is commercially available as an injectable. It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Triptorelin is a more potent derivative of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). At position 6, the amino acid glycine has been replaced by D-tryptophan. It is a decapeptide. GnRH: Pyr-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-Gly-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly. Triptorelin: Pyr-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-D-Trp-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly Effects Triptorelin (ATC L02AE04) is … Triptorelin

Letrozole

Products Letrozole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Femara, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Letrozole (C17H11N5, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It exists as a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is nearly odorless and virtually insoluble in water. Letrozole … Letrozole

Testosterone

Synonyms sex hormone, androgen, androstane, sex hormones Introduction Testosterone is a derivative of the sex hormone (androgen). Testosterone occurs in both sexes, but differs in concentration and effect. Tesotosterone is derived from testis (testicle) and steroid. The “inventor” of testosterone was Ernst Lageur, who was the first to extract bull testicles. In men, testosterone is … Testosterone

Side effects | Testosterone

Side effects Among the most frequently observed side effects, especially in the form of overdose abuse are the following: Liver Diseases Kidney damage Cardiac arrhythmias Diseases of the cardiovascular system Arteriosclerosis Gynecomastia (butt formation in men) Steroid acne see: Acne Mental illnesses like depression Poorer memory performance Decrease in sperm count Reduction of the testicles … Side effects | Testosterone

Testosterone in men and women | Testosterone deficiency

Testosterone in men and women Testosterone is a sex hormone that occurs in both men and women. The testosterone level and thus the amount of testosterone in the blood is much higher in men. The tasks for which testosterone is responsible in the body are also more numerous in men than in women. Nevertheless, testosterone … Testosterone in men and women | Testosterone deficiency