22 citations
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January 2012 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology International” Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
105 citations
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June 2010 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
26 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
17 citations
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January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology” Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
9 citations
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May 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Young women with PCOS and no other heart risk factors have normal heart function.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research linked PLCD1 gene variants to the development of trichilemmal cysts.
Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
October 2023 in “Perinatology and reproductology from research to practice” Combining medication for dyslipidemia and insulin resistance with basic therapy improves outcomes for alopecia areata with metabolic syndrome.
July 2020 in “International Journal of Research” High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
People with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than healthy individuals.
July 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
15 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher renin and d-dimer levels, especially if they have COVID-19.
February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.
1 citations
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January 1990 in “Insula-revista De Letras Y Ciencias Humanas” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to related health issues.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” Improving blood vessel health and controlling uric acid may help manage alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Heart Lung and Circulation” There may be a link between hair loss and heart disease in women, but more research is needed.
February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
February 2024 in “Heliyon” People with androgenetic alopecia have different lipid levels in their blood, which vary between men and women, and may be linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
31 citations
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February 2021 in “Nutrients” Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control” Women with PCOS may have higher bad cholesterol and are at risk for blood sugar issues; lifestyle changes are recommended.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” People with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart disease due to abnormal blood lipid levels.
Smoking worsens lipid profiles and white blood cell counts and lowers prolactin in women with PCOS.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” C-reactive protein helps monocytes stick to blood vessel cells by causing oxidative stress.
July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Leuprolide may better manage cholesterol and blood pressure in PCOS than spironolactone.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS have different levels of certain metabolites in their blood, which could help diagnose and predict the condition.