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March 2025 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” Exposure to certain chemicals in food and containers may increase the risk of early breast development in young girls.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is mainly caused by enzyme deficiencies, leading to varying symptoms like hormone imbalances and physical changes.
9 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
46 citations
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October 2012 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Genetic defects in androgen production are linked to male developmental disorders and are improving treatment understanding.
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November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes modest feminization in transgender female adolescents, and works better with added estrogens.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early physical exams are crucial for timely Klinefelter syndrome diagnosis.
124 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.
34 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.
November 2008 in “Pediatrics in Review” Hormonal birth control pills are commonly used by teens but often fail due to incorrect use.
30 citations
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March 1980 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Adrenal androgens are important for puberty and are influenced by genetics.
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
January 2015 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinología y Nutrición” Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
February 2026 in “eYLS (Yale Law School)” Denying transgender minors gender-affirming care, while allowing it for cisgender minors, is sex discrimination.
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
116 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.
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November 2016 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” A rare adrenal tumor in a 14-year-old girl caused male-like symptoms and was successfully removed.
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January 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was found in 3.86% of tenth-grade girls in Guangzhou, China, with higher rates in overweight and obese girls, suggesting diagnosis should focus on hyperandrogenemia.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in urology” An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
June 2020 in “Italian journal of gynaecology & obstetrics” The document concludes that PCOS in teenagers is hard to diagnose, influenced by various factors, and should be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.
October 2008 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A 20-month-old girl had a rare adrenal tumor removed successfully, with no recurrence for 10 years.
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October 1996 in “JAMA” The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
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September 1972 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” PCPA induces hypersexual behavior in male rats regardless of age or castration status.
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January 1992 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
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