research Acute alopecia due to metformin treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome
Metformin can cause hair loss in some women with PCOS.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Effect of a combination of ethinylestradiol and desogestrel in adolescents with oligomenorrhea and ovarian hyperandrogenism
The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.
research Anti-Androgen Treatment of Hirsute Women: A Study on Stress Responses
The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
research International evidence‐based guideline on assessment and management of PCOS —A Nordic perspective
The guideline refines PCOS diagnosis, promotes a healthy lifestyle, reviews treatments, and stresses long-term follow-up.
research Serum 1, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D- vitamin D3- among obese Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Obese women with PCOS have lower vitamin D levels.
research Hirsutography: Photographic measurement of linear hair growth in hirsute women during comparison of anti-androgen treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research Sleep disorders and psychological comorbidities in women with polycystic ovary syndrome – a cross-sectional study
Women with PCOS often have sleep and mental health issues, especially if overweight or insulin resistant.
research Postpartum hair loss is associated with anxiety
Postpartum hair loss can increase anxiety in new mothers.
research An update on the treatment of female alopecia and the introduction of a potential novel therapy
Minoxidil is the only drug proven to improve female hair loss, and dextroamphetamine sulfate may be a new treatment for certain types of hair loss.
research Endometrioid adenofibroma arising in an endometriotic cyst
A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.
research Effects of finasteride on the morphology of polycystic ovaries
Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.
research Management of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence
Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.
research Prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of laser laparoscopy in the treatment of pelvic pain associated with minimal, mild, and moderate endometriosis
Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.
research GRANULOSA‐THECA CELL TUMOR IN A ONE‐YEAR‐OLD INFANT
A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
research Determination of estradiol and progesterone concentrations in human scalp hair
Hair levels of estradiol and progesterone are higher in premenopausal than postmenopausal women, but the difference isn't statistically significant, indicating the need for a better measurement method.
research Assisted reproductive outcomes in women with different polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes
Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.
research Clinico-biochemical characteristics of 229 Portuguese infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: clinical relevance and relationship with fertility treatment results
Certain health factors can worsen fertility treatment results in women with PCOS.
research Primary Care of Adult Women
The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
research Treatment of female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women—What is the evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin and dehydroepiandrosterone levels and cervical length of Egyptian women with a history of recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovary syndrome and without the conditions at three stages of pregnancy
High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.
research Correlation of ovarian volume and clinical and laboratory parameters of PCOS in Korean patients
Ovarian volume is significantly related to higher levels of certain hormones in Korean women with PCOS.
research An Indian Evidence-Based Study of Prevalence, Phenotypic Features, Lifestyle Modifications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients
The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
research Novel Androgen Receptor Gene Variant Containing a Premature Termination Codon in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Hirsutism-A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis and Therapeutic Approach
The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
research Helicobacter pylori infection and polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult patients
The study found no significant link between Helicobacter pylori infection and polycystic ovary syndrome in young females.
research Ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of hair loss in a postmenopausal female patient: a case report and diagnostic approach toward postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research Usefulness of Finasteride to induce ovulation in a non responder hyperandrogenic woman: birth of a healthy male infant
Finasteride can help induce ovulation and lead to a healthy birth in some women.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.