research AN UPDATED OVERVIEW OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
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research Metformin effects on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
research Lignans and Neolignans: Plant secondary metabolites as a reservoir of biologically active substances
Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.
research Critical Analysis on Characterization, Systemic Effect, and Therapeutic Potential of Beta-Sitosterol: A Plant-Derived Orphan Phytosterol
Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Divergent neuroactive steroid responses to stress and ethanol in rat and mouse strains: relevance for human studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Dermatological medications and local therapeutics
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
research Irregular Menstruation, Acne, Hirsutism, and the Possibility with PCOS
Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.
research Assessment of the obese patient
Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.
research Androgenic disorders of women: Diagnostic and therapeutic decision making
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
research Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.
research Somatic Mutations in Normal Tissues: New Perspectives on Early Carcinogenesis
Cancer risk is linked to the balance of mutations and environmental factors, not just the number of mutations.
research Association of Baldness with Coronary Artery Disease and Its Severity
Bald men may have a higher risk of heart disease, but baldness doesn't necessarily mean more severe heart disease.
research Association of Baldness with Coronary Artery Disease and Its Severity
Baldness is linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease, but not to its severity.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Postmenopausal ovarian hyperandrogenism of surgically treated patients: a case report and scoping review with individual patient’s data analysis
Biochemical markers help diagnose ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women.
research Anabolic androgenic steroids and carcinogenicity focusing on Leydig cell: a literature review
Anabolic androgenic steroids can increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones.
research A study of the association of premature androgenetic alopecia with metabolic syndrome and coronary artery disease
Premature hair loss doesn't increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Evaluating the Causal Relationship Between Human Blood Metabolites and the Susceptibility to Alopecia Areata
Blood metabolites significantly influence alopecia areata risk.
research LEVERAGING MACHINE LEARNING METHODS IN PREDICTING AND ANALYZING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DIETARY INFLAMMATORY INDEX AND ALOPECIA
Inflammatory diets may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
research RETRACTED: Serum lipids may causally affect the occurrence of alopecia areata: A Mendelian randomization study
Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
research Endocrinology
The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
research Female Serum HER2 Expression: Its Association With Metabolic Syndrome and Treatment Drug Response
Lowering HER2 levels with certain drugs may reduce metabolic syndrome risk in women.
research Abstracts from the 2025 WDS Forum
Pregnancy skin issues can lead to complications, seborrheic dermatitis is linked to STDs, community education helps homeless women's skin, topical timolol is safe for infant hemangiomas, synthetic progestins affect melasma risk, and hijab-related hair loss affects mental health, with cultural barriers limiting treatment access.
research Polymorphisms of the genes ABCG2, SLC22A12 and XDH and their relation with hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia in Mexican young adults
A specific gene variation increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol in young Mexican males.
research Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Androgenetic Alopecia
People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Mendelian randomization analysis of the causal relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and androgenic alopecia
Higher LDL cholesterol may increase the risk of hair loss, while HDL cholesterol does not.
research Baricitinib in Alopecia Areata: Real-Life Changes in Lipid Profile and Hematologic Inflammation Indices at 52 weeks
Baricitinib effectively treated alopecia areata in 73% of patients, with minor metabolic changes and significant changes in inflammatory markers.
research Hormone replacement therapy and COVID-19 outcomes in solid organ transplant recipients compared with the general population
Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.