5 citations
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October 2013 in “Endocrine” Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” 2h-ICPR can help screen for insulin antibodies in type 2 diabetes patients.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 46 citations
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November 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Men with isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism have partial steroid deficiencies, while those with panhypopituitarism have severe deficiencies.
February 2015 in “Oxford University Press eBooks”
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” Higher estrone-to-estradiol ratios are linked to worse glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
22 citations
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January 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Measuring certain hormones can help predict metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
254 citations
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” The guidelines suggest reconsidering PCOS criteria for better diagnosis and care.
June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.
2 citations
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June 2014 in “مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية” Five different TPO gene mutations were found in PCOS patients with thyroid hormone issues.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists vary widely in testing practices for alopecia areata, often exceeding guideline recommendations.
12 citations
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May 2005 in “Fertility and Sterility” Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
38 citations
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May 2006 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.
September 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for complex medical conditions.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Teens with PCOS have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and need regular glucose checks.
August 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” 42 citations
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August 2022 in “Diagnostics” Diagnose PCOS in teens using irregular periods and high androgen levels, not ultrasound.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
30 citations
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March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Young women with hair loss should get hormone, thyroid, iron, and vitamin D tests, plus clinical checks.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Young women with hair loss should get hormone, thyroid, iron, and vitamin D tests, plus clinical checks.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” Doctors should watch for and treat hormonal issues in obese patients beyond just diabetes.
3 citations
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May 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss in women, needing combined medical and emotional care.
High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.
23 citations
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January 2008 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Optical coherent tomography can effectively detect steroid use by analyzing hair changes.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Thyroid hormone levels in children are linked to growth hormone and can be affected by diabetes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Kidney-yang deficiency syndrome causes hormonal imbalances and various physical symptoms.
25 citations
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April 1988 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Treatment balancing hormones stopped hair loss in most women with androgenetic alopecia.