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September 2013 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” Drugs for PCOS can affect metabolism, so understanding their effects is important for managing health risks.
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May 2025 in “Open Access Journal of Contraception” Low-dose ethinyl estradiol and LNG-IUD are safer contraception options for obese women with PCOS.
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February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” A new treatment for hair loss uses tiny lipid carriers to deliver a mix of minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles, promoting hair growth and being well tolerated by the skin.
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March 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fibrosis causes loss of important fat cells, affecting tissue function.
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