38 citations
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October 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
30 citations
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July 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.
24 citations
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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
23 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Testosterone reduces knee flexibility by affecting relaxin receptors.
21 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
7 citations
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April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
7 citations
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November 2003 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology” Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA” The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
5 citations
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
4 citations
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April 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study concluded that a higher waist-hip ratio significantly increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Parsley contains compounds that might be good for treating hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Compounds from the Sansevieria trifasciata plant might be effective for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal” PCOS is managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and a healthy diet.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Steroids” Two new mutations in the AR gene linked to severe androgen insensitivity were found.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” CB-03-04 shows promise as a treatment for prostate issues due to its strong anti-androgen effects.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” Women aged 21-26 have a higher rate of PCOS.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Non-compliance with PCOS medication worsens symptoms and highlights the need for better patient support and education.
Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.
November 2023 in “Manuju” Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” No significant link between hair loss and iron or thyroid levels was found, but checking for deficiencies might still be useful.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Evening primrose oil significantly improves hormone levels and reduces BMI and cholesterol in women with PCOS.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Ayurvedic treatment, exercise, and a healthy diet can effectively manage PCOD symptoms.