April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
December 2025 in “Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul/Annals of the College of Medecine” Metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS, but combining it with finasteride offers extra benefits.
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May 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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April 2016 in “PubMed” PCOS affects multiple organs and requires combined treatment with lifestyle changes, metformin, and oral contraceptives.
August 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
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August 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology” Applying estradiol to skin causes local changes but not cancer.
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ovarian tumors should be considered when postmenopausal women show signs of virilization.
Inflammation and metabolic changes are linked to postpartum hair loss after a first C-section.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Human dermal fibroblasts help microvascular endothelial cells grow, but not vice versa.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” PCOD is linked to infertility in women.
April 2018 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” Neem and Zanjabeel are as effective as standard drugs for treating hirsutism in PCOD patients.
Low-dose glucocorticoid treatment improves pregnancy and birth rates in women with nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
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April 2018 in “Journal of dairy science” Dairy cows' skin and hair follicles change size and growth phase around the time they give birth.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The levonorgestrel intrauterine device for heavy periods may cause acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” Mast cells and VEGF contribute to post-surgery adhesions, and blocking VEGF can reduce these adhesions; also, certain factors affect wound healing and fetal skin heals differently with age.
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June 2010 in “BMC Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
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October 2015 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” PRP therapy may help with ovarian issues and fertility, but more research is needed.
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August 2023 in “Case Reports in Women s Health” Leydig cell hyperplasia can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and is treatable with surgery.
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August 2012 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Finasteride can help induce ovulation and lead to a healthy birth in some women.
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January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.