October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.
February 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS women have more arm fat and higher insulin resistance and glucose levels than non-PCOS women.
May 2023 in “Metabolites” Myo-inositol plus α-lactalbumin works better than myo-inositol alone for improving symptoms of PCOS.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss on their mother's side are more likely to have female pattern hair loss.
The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
January 2020 in “Advances in Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
July 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
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December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
March 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Ketoconazole shampoo may help reduce hair loss and improve hair health.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 Neo® improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms in a small group of patients.
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June 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Including ovarian morphology in diagnosis increases PCOS prevalence estimates, highlighting the need for standardized criteria.
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September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” A blood test level of 3.2 ng/mL of Antimüllerian hormone is good for identifying polycystic ovarian morphology in European women aged 25–45.
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Weight loss improves PCOS symptoms and overall health.
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October 2025 in “EBioMedicine” Women have a higher DHT/testosterone ratio than men, possibly due to gut bacteria activity.
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October 2021 in “Prilozi - Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki” Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome have normal blood sugar, but some may have higher blood sugar levels or diabetes, especially if they are older, overweight, and have certain hormone levels.
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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.
August 2024 in “Archives of Women s Mental Health” Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
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July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
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October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.
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August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
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January 1997 in “Lancet” Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.
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March 1998 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
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October 2020 in “Environmental health perspectives” Five preservatives may disrupt hormone function and need more health and environmental risk assessment.
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.