7 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher renin and d-dimer levels, especially if they have COVID-19.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more frequent menstrual pain, but the pain's intensity is similar to those without PCOS.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS may have a reduced ability to fight breast tumor cells over time.
66 citations
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October 1987 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Applied Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher body fat and worse insulin resistance and lipid profiles.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Women with PCOS are more likely to have thyroid antibodies than those without.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, suggesting early treatment can help.
11 citations
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March 1991 in “PubMed” Hormonal imbalances, including high prolactin and thyroid issues, contribute to hair growth problems in women.
January 2010 in “The Year book of dermatology” Taking metformin with intense pulsed light therapy improves hair removal for women with PCOS.
7 citations
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December 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” 16 citations
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February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences” Women with PCOS risk had normal height and blood tests but higher weight and common acne or hirsutism.
July 2019 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Obesity greatly affects polycystic ovarian syndrome, and losing weight should be the first treatment for obese patients to improve their chances of ovulation and pregnancy.
195 citations
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November 2019 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
6 citations
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August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Eating cream can increase ovarian androgen production in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is not related to obesity.
July 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women experienced temporary hair loss and other side effects from imiquimod treatment for cervical issues, which stopped after ending the treatment.
19 citations
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August 2016 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Excess maternal androgens can cause heart problems in offspring.
11-oxyandrogens are linked to excess hair growth in PCOS, but don't help diagnose it.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Medicinski pregled” Screening for reproductive health issues like endometriosis, PCOS, and STDs is crucial for early detection and prevention.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.
45 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences”
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
Higher DHEA-S levels are linked to smaller ovarian volume in women with PCOS.