Multimodal recruitment effectively gathered a diverse group for an online survey on ovulation and menstruation health.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
60 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
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January 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Measuring certain hormones can help predict metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
January 2023 in “Sibirskij medicinskij vestnik” Women with PCOS are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and related health issues.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Lowering HER2 levels with certain drugs may reduce metabolic syndrome risk in women.
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May 2023 in “Current Nutrition Reports” Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” Diet changes can improve skin health by altering the immune response and skin microbiome.
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October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
146 citations
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
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May 2021 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.
October 2025 in “Biomolecules” Intermittent fasting improves metabolism and reduces obesity by affecting specific molecules in fat tissue.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Young males with severe early-onset hair loss may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
April 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Women with newly diagnosed PCOS may have worse gum health than those treated for PCOS.
June 2026 in “CUNY Academic Works (City University of New York)” A new method can measure stress levels in pregnant women using hair samples.
14 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
December 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” BMI is not enough for assessing obesity in women; use more personalized tools.
50 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions, like psoriasis and early-onset baldness, may indicate metabolic syndrome, and others are linked to diabetes risk and cardiovascular issues.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with alopecia areata have poor blood flow, possibly due to nerve inflammation.
September 2024 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Finasteride improves heart function in obese and aging male rats by reducing oxidative stress and p53 protein levels.
January 2024 in “Medicina” Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.
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December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.