10 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A 15-year-old girl with rare reproductive disorders received hormone therapy to develop secondary sexual traits, but infertility persisted.
9 citations
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
7 citations
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May 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent medical journal” Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
7 citations
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September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
4 citations
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January 1991 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology” The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
3 citations
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “PubMed” Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
3 citations
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January 1967 Testosterone slightly improved aging skin, while corticosteroids worsened it.
2 citations
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February 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Most antiandrogen treatments effectively reduce acne in hyperandrogenic women, but finasteride is the least effective.
2 citations
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October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
1 citations
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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
Women with PCOS often face menstrual issues, weight gain, and stress, affecting their quality of life.
October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Cyproterone acetate improves skin symptoms and quality of life in women with androgen-related issues.
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.
September 2013 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Stopping oral contraceptives improved symptoms of porphyria cutanea tarda in a young woman.
November 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Oral contraceptives can help manage acne by reducing androgen levels.
September 1976 in “PubMed” Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
Ovulation inhibitors effectively treat menstrual issues and improve fertility but can have side effects.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
January 2009 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Systemic cyproterone acetate and 5% topical minoxidil are effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss.
25 citations
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September 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” High doses of some contraceptive steroids cause health issues in dogs, but their relevance to humans is unclear.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
19 citations
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March 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” PCOS affects many women and can cause various health issues, with several treatments available.
November 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Cyproterone acetate works similarly to other treatments for hirsutism, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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March 1976 in “PubMed” Neogynon effectively prevents pregnancy but may cause side effects like headaches and menstrual changes.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Archives of breast cancer” Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.