research Diagnostic Challenges in Ovarian Hyperthecosis: Clinical Presentation with Subdiagnostic Testosterone Levels
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause symptoms even with normal testosterone levels, and surgery can improve these symptoms.
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research Rodent models in placental research. Implications for fetal origins of adult disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Thrombotic risk minimization for D iane‐35 and generics
The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
research LC-MS/MS improves screening towards 21-hydroxylase deficiency
LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Endocrinopathies and Other Disorders Inducing a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype
Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
research Obesity and female androgenic alopecia: A cause and an effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
research Die Behandlung androgenisierter Frauen mit intramuskulär applizierbarem Cyproteronacetat
Intramuscular cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and improves skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism.
research Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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.
research An open-label prospective observational study of antiandrogen and non-antiandrogen early pharmacological approaches in females with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. The Pre-AndroCoV Female Trial
Early treatment improved COVID-19 outcomes, and spironolactone helped reduce risks in females with high androgen levels.
research Triglycerides, independent of Ferriman Gallwey Score, is a main determinant of free testosterone index in PCOS
High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
research Androgen profile in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome in their reproductive years
Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.
research Prescribing of cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol in UK general practice: a retrospective descriptive study using The Health Improvement Network
The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.
research Prostate specific antigen (PSA) in diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome – a new insight
PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.
research Virilising ovarian tumour in a woman with an adrenal nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research How actual is the treatment with antiandrogen alone in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Antiandrogens help manage PCOS symptoms but need careful monitoring.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Potential for Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery in Therapy of This Disease
Nanomaterials could improve PCOS treatment by delivering drugs more effectively with fewer side effects.
research Pre‐polycystic ovary syndrome and polymenorrhoea as new facets of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Evidences from a single centre data set
Polymenorrhoea should be included in PCOS diagnostic criteria due to similar metabolic issues.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome: current understanding of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment
PCOS treatment should be personalized based on its type and the patient's reproductive goals.
research The Diagnostic Value of Free Androgen Index in Obese Adolescent Females with Idiopathic Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
FAI is a reliable marker for identifying and monitoring hyperandrogenism in obese adolescent females with PCOS.
research Cutaneous manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research How to Evaluate Acne in Reproductive-Age Women: An Epidemiological Study in Chinese Communities
Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
research No. 350-Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.
research Endocrine disorders and hormonal therapy for adolescent acne
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
research Menopausal Androgen Excess - Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumour (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)
High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
research Higher prevalence of clinical cardiovascular comorbidities in postmenopausal women with self-reported premenopausal hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea
Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
research May AMH levels distinguish LOCAH from PCOS among hirsute women?
AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.
research “Occult” ovarian Leydig cell tumor: when laboratory tells more than imaging
Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.
research PCOS: Perspectives from a Pediatric Endocrinologist and a Pediatric Gynecologist
The document concludes that early and personalized treatment for PCOS in adolescents is crucial to manage symptoms and prevent long-term health issues.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: Challenges in adolescence
Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.