7 citations
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October 2024 in “Livers” Sex hormones affect liver fat and metabolic health differently in men and women.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” New treatments targeting insulin, blood flow, and inflammation could improve hormone-related hair conditions with fewer side effects.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Altered lipid pathways in diabetic women may cause premature greying.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
16 citations
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November 1998 in “Fertility and sterility” Doctors used to view PCOS too narrowly, but now understand that insulin resistance is a key factor in the condition.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine” Metformin helps treat PCOS by improving fertility, reducing symptoms, and regulating periods.
51 citations
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February 2013 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Metformin is effective for various skin disorders but may cause skin side effects.
91 citations
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November 2007 in “European journal of endocrinology” Metformin helps with PCOS symptoms no matter the patient's initial insulin resistance or weight.
December 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Underweight women with PCOS can have insulin resistance, and treatment with metformin and dexamethasone can improve symptoms.
61 citations
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January 2015 in “Hormones” Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.
257 citations
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.
36 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
91 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Different PCOS characteristics affect lipid profiles, increasing cardiovascular disease risk, so regular lipid screening is advised.
Women with PCOS have hormonal imbalances and increased central obesity, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
155 citations
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March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.
23 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Cats can have hypersomatotropism without diabetes, suggesting current diagnosis methods may miss cases.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient with myotonic dystrophy had several autoimmune disorders and thyroid cancer, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Liver disease is linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with unhealthy lifestyles.
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.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” The document concludes that managing PCOS effectively requires considering ethnic differences, obesity's impact, and ethical concerns in treatment approaches.
February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.