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Virilism (Virilization)

Development of male secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the FEMALE. It is due to the effects of androgenic metabolites of precursors from endogenous or exogenous sources, such as ADRENAL GLANDS or therapeutic drugs.
Also Known As:
Virilization; Androgenization
Networked: 1428 relevant articles (45 outcomes, 67 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Hyperplasia, Congenital Adrenal)
2. Hirsutism
3. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
4. Acne Vulgaris
5. Neoplasms (Cancer)

Experts

1. Nordenström, Anna: 13 articles (01/2022 - 01/2007)
2. Lajic, Svetlana: 11 articles (01/2022 - 02/2007)
3. Flück, Christa E: 9 articles (01/2021 - 01/2008)
4. Hiort, Olaf: 8 articles (02/2022 - 02/2002)
5. Karlsson, Leif: 8 articles (01/2022 - 01/2018)
6. Arlt, Wiebke: 8 articles (01/2020 - 08/2004)
7. Auchus, Richard J: 8 articles (01/2020 - 05/2006)
8. Holterhus, Paul-Martin: 6 articles (10/2019 - 02/2002)
9. New, Maria I: 6 articles (01/2017 - 12/2003)
10. Miller, Walter L: 6 articles (10/2012 - 08/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Virilism:
1. Testosterone (Sustanon)FDA Link
2. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
3. AndrogensIBA
4. SteroidsIBA
5. Dihydrotestosterone (Androstanolone)IBA
6. GonadotropinsIBA
7. GlucocorticoidsIBA
8. Aromatase InhibitorsIBA
9. Hormones (Hormone)IBA
10. Oral ContraceptivesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Castration
3. Orchiectomy (Orchidectomy)
4. Injections
5. Adrenalectomy