August 2013 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.
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October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.
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November 2021 in “Translational pediatrics” Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
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May 2014 in “PubMed” Higher stress levels may be linked to hair loss in rhesus macaques.
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May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” Diagnose and treat hirsutism with oral contraceptives and laser hair removal for best results.
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November 2021 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” The conclusion is that certain physical signs in the body can indicate past acute and chronic stress, which may help in child abuse investigations.
July 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
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October 2018 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable way to measure long-term stress in animals.
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December 1982 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Tailored treatments combining medication and hair removal methods are effective for managing excessive hair growth in women.
April 2026 in “BMJ Case Reports” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone in women and are treated by removing the ovaries.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” New regenerative medicine-based therapies for hair loss look promising but need more clinical validation.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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January 2022 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause symptoms even with normal testosterone levels, and surgery can improve these symptoms.
October 2025 in “Medicine” A potential link exists between unexplained hormone deficiency, hair loss, and testicular tumors, suggesting thorough screening is needed.
March 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal/Middle East Fertility Society Journal ” PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.
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July 2012 in “Journal of family planning and reproductive health care” The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Biochemical markers help diagnose ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women.
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal is an advanced and effective method for removing unwanted hair.
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tailored treatments for alopecia areata are recommended based on severity and patient needs.
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August 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” ABCD1 gene mutations cause adrenomyeloneuropathy, leading to symptoms like limb weakness and spasticity, with management focusing on rehabilitation and spasticity treatment.
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August 2023 in “Case Reports in Women s Health” Leydig cell hyperplasia can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and is treatable with surgery.
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September 2015 in “Pathology - Research and Practice” Stress during pregnancy can thin fetal skin.
February 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Understanding acne medication chemistry helps doctors treat acne better.
November 2025 in “Cancers” Men with male pattern baldness may have a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Anastrozole can cause increased testosterone, leading to symptoms like hair growth and thinning.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Misinformation about alopecia can lead to poor treatment, so it's important for healthcare professionals to correct myths.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.