Definition of ANDROGEN

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These foods and drinks may spur your body to produce androgens, which can interfere with your menstrual cycle. — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, "9 Foods to Avoid If You're Trying to Get Pregnant," 17 Apr. 2019 These breakouts are linked to hormones called androgens (male hormones that are present in both guys and girls), which produce excess oil so normal creams will only heal existing acne — not prevent it from occurring. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 4 Dec. 2018 These breakouts are linked to hormones called androgens (male hormones that are present in both guys and girls), which produce excess oil so normal creams will only heal existing acne — not prevent it from occurring. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 4 Dec. 2018 If low levels of iron, or high levels of male hormones, like androgens, are contributing to your hair loss, for example, both can be treated through oral supplements or medication. — Jessica Chia, Allure, "The Best Hair Loss Treatments for Every Budget," 15 Oct. 2018 These breakouts are linked to hormones called androgens (male hormones that are present in both guys and girls), which produce excess oil so normal creams will only heal existing acne — not prevent it from occurring. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 14 Dec. 2017 Spironolactone stops hair shedding by inhibiting the effects of androgens (like testosterone) that combine with a particular enzyme to create a hormone that causes hair loss, explains study author Rodney Sinclair, a dermatologist in Australia. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, "Lab Report: Using Spironolactone and Minoxidil Could Promote Hair Regrowth for Women," 28 Apr. 2018 Such women do, however, have high levels of androgens. — Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, "The Belly Fat Battle," 1 May 2018 In the studies, two-thirds of the men took one of the androgen receptor inhibitors, while a third took a placebo. — Pam Belluck, New York Times, "Two Prostate Cancer Drugs Delay Spread of the Disease by Two Years," 8 Feb. 2018

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