May 2026 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research” PCOS causes hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, and can lead to obesity.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
142 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
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January 2017 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.
64 citations
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January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.