13 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
Plant compounds may help manage PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual issues.
August 2025 in “Journal of Association of Clinical Endocrinologist and Diabetologist of Bangladesh” SPIOMET therapy may be a promising alternative to oral contraceptives for treating adolescent PCOS.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” COC treatment improves hormone and metabolic levels in PCOS patients.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
21 citations
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August 1984 in “BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Ovarian function was similar in both treatment groups, but both caused excessive hair growth.
5 citations
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December 2012 in “PubMed” Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
Calcitriol and metformin together are more effective for treating PCOS and lowering MCP-1 than metformin alone.
14 citations
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January 2018 Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage infertility in women with PCOS.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Медицинский совет” Combined oral contraceptives improve skin, hormone levels, and quality of life in women with PCOS.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” The treatment improved menstrual flow and reduced ovarian cysts in mild to moderate PCOS cases.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
94 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
108 citations
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” The combined therapy improved fertility in women with PCOS, especially in certain types.
August 2021 in “Pediomaternal Nursing Journal” Endocrine therapy helps with reproductive and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
42 citations
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April 2013 in “Steroids” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.
9 citations
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June 1999 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Oral contraceptives are effective for treating hyperandrogenism, while ovarian electrocautery is better for women with infertility.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” Metformin effectively reduces hormone levels in women with PCOS.
55 citations
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July 2013 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” CLEC10A and interleukin-42 can help identify PCOS patients' response to Metformin treatment.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
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.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” A new method accurately measures clobetasol propionate in hair and skin.
6 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.