45 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.
26 citations
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January 2020 in “Przegląd Menopauzalny” Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.
20 citations
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June 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.
19 citations
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January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.
11 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” An alpaca acted like a male and couldn't have babies because of a benign tumor in its ovary that caused high testosterone levels.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have gum disease.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports” Obese women with PCOS have lower vitamin D levels.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Women with PCOS often experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher renin and d-dimer levels, especially if they have COVID-19.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Sociological research and innovation” Unmarried women with PCOS in Pakistan face stigma and use various strategies to cope, needing better support and accurate information.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.
August 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Balancing hormones can help women feel youthful and healthy.
Women with PCOS, especially with hirsutism, should be screened for depression and anxiety.
January 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can prevent complications and improve symptoms.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.
Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
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.
270 citations
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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
150 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.
88 citations
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May 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.
69 citations
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
46 citations
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
42 citations
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August 2017 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.
37 citations
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August 2012 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” A simplified scoring system can effectively diagnose hirsutism in Chinese women of reproductive age.
34 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.