research Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hirsutism
A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
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research Impact of Treatment with Rosiglitazone or Metformin on Biomarkers for Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
research The metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents
Metabolic syndrome in kids and teens is linked to obesity and increases diabetes and heart disease risk; early lifestyle changes are crucial for management.
research Serum vascular endothelial growth factor B is elevated in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and can be decreased with metformin treatment
Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.
research High circulating oestrone and low testosterone correlate with adverse clinical outcomes in men with advanced liver disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research Production rates of testosterone and of dihydrotestosterone in female pattern hair loss
Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Age-related differences in the reproductive and metabolic implications of polycystic ovarian syndrome: findings in an obese, United States population
Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.
research Use of metformin in pediatric age
Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.
research Determining the normal cut-off levels for hyperandrogenemia in Chinese women of reproductive age
Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.
research Skin diseases in consequence of endocrine alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Is there association between thyroid stimulating hormone levels and the four phenotypes in polycystic ovary syndrome?
Higher thyroid hormone levels may be linked to certain types of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia
Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
research Raising threshold for diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome excludes population of patients with metabolic risk
Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.
research Body image and mental health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome–a cross-sectional study
Obesity and negative body image harm mental health and quality of life in women with PCOS.
research Clinical-exome sequencing unveils the genetic landscape of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) focusing on lean and obese phenotypes: implications for cost-effective diagnosis and personalized treatment
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment for PCOS are crucial, especially for young women in West Bengal, India.
research Interactions between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Determine Distinct Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction: A Latent Class Analysis
Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
research New onset alopecia and hirsutism in a postmenopausal women
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
research Polymorphisms in androgen and estrogen receptor genes: effects on male aging
Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
research Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride works better for treating hirsutism.
research Chromium supplementation does not improve weight loss or metabolic and hormonal variables in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review
Chromium supplements don't help with weight loss or improve hormone and metabolism issues in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Phrynoderma and acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica in breastfeeding women after bariatric surgery
Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
research The relationship among androgens, insulin resistanceand ghrelin polymorphisms in post-adolescent malepatients with severe acne vulgaris
Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
research Choice of treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The conclusion is that metformin is a first-line treatment for PCOS, particularly for restoring ovulation and increasing pregnancy rates, with other treatments depending on specific symptoms.
research Increased DHEAS and Decreased Total Testosterone Serum Levels in a Subset of Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Exist?
Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
research Hormonal and reproductive factors and risk of upper gastrointestinal cancers in men: A prospective cohort study within the UK Biobank
Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
research Total testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio assessed by LC-MS/MS predicts a worse metabolic profile not only in PCOS patients
A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
research Co-administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.