13 citations
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November 2024 in “BMC Psychiatry” Women with PCOS often have depression and anxiety, so they should be checked for these issues.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for alopecia patients, even those prone to edema.
48 citations
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April 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Excessive hair growth affects the quality of life of Iranian women with PCOS the most.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
14 citations
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil helps control blood pressure but has side-effects, so it's not for everyone.
9 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Andrology” Excessive pre-ejaculation can be treated with certain medications.
July 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A multidisciplinary approach with controlled exercise, better nutrition, hormone treatment, and psychological care is needed for anorexia nervosa.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.
1 citations
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April 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” PCOS significantly affects women's quality of life, causing anxiety and social issues, and requires comprehensive care.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” Low dose oral minoxidil is generally safe and can improve hair loss in women, with some experiencing side effects and minimal blood pressure changes.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Advanced Plastic Surgery Research” The laser treatment effectively reduced hair growth in women with hirsutism, with temporary side effects.
November 2025 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” The TT/DHT ratio may help identify PCOS patients with severe metabolic issues.
90 citations
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
7 citations
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February 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride effectively reduces excess hair in women with certain conditions.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology” Demodex folliculorum mites may contribute to severe acne, especially in adolescents.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
39 citations
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April 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New treatments aim to improve thin endometrium to help more couples with infertility.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Homeopathy helped a 22-year-old woman with PCOS have regular periods.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʻaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Thyroid and reproductive hormones, BMI, and excess hair are linked in Iraqi women with PCOS.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Fertility and sterility” PCOS significantly affects women's mental health, and more research is needed to develop effective treatments for these issues.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
2 citations
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January 2017 Personalized treatment is crucial for women with hyperandrogenism-related acne and hirsutism.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS have lower physical health quality of life than those without.
76 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
135 citations
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August 1994 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
December 2024 in “Tạp chí Y Dược Huế” Stress greatly reduces the quality of life in women with PCOS-related infertility.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences”
2 citations
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Ayurvedic treatment helped reduce PCOS symptoms in a 19-year-old girl.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.