March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
March 2015 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Testosterone affects skin by increasing oil production and influences hair growth.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
May 2025 in “Nutrition and Diabetes” High 1-hour plasma glucose in PCOS increases risks of metabolic issues and gestational diabetes.
6 citations
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January 1988 in “Japanese Journal of Medicine” Hair glycation levels can indicate long-term blood sugar control.
December 2011 in “The Diabetes Educator” The Blood Glucose Management Service improved patient safety and outcomes in managing blood sugar in hospitalized patients.
January 2016 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” FDG PET/CT can improve cancer treatment plans in dogs.
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry” Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
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March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” FDG PET/CT scans can change cancer treatment plans for dogs.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Irisin and GIP levels are not linked to BMI in women, regardless of PCOS status.
April 2026 in “Research Square” COVID-19 can harm male fertility by reducing sperm stem cells and damaging testicular function.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Valproic acid helps hair follicle stem cells survive better in low oxygen and glucose conditions.
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.
51 citations
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” Sweet potato leaf extract can effectively treat dandruff.
16 citations
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November 2011 in “Neuroscience Letters” Progesterone protects brain cells by converting to allopregnanolone and involving GABAA receptors.
41 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.
37 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
May 2020 in “Current developments in nutrition” Low dose finasteride doesn't change lipid profile or metabolic parameters in mice.
166 citations
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March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
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May 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The Chi-PCOSQ is effective for assessing health-related quality of life in Chinese women with PCOS.