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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “The Laryngoscope” The procedure effectively removes forehead osteomas with minimal scarring and no complications.
150 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
192 citations
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September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
3 citations
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June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
March 2022 in “Osaka City University (Osaka City University)” Ovariectomy in mice affects hair growth and skin thickness, suggesting potential for obesity treatment research.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
May 2018 in “Journal of Saidu Medical College Swat” Hirsutism in Afghan women varies by community, influenced by awareness, education, and socio-economic status.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
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January 2004 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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August 1984 in “Therapeutische Umschau. Revue thérapeutique” Permanent hair removal with lasers is the most promising treatment for excessive hair growth.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Effective solutions are needed to manage unwanted facial hair in women.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Integrated Health Sciences” Obesity is strongly linked to the severity of hirsutism in women.
January 2026 in “Archive ouverte UNIGE (University of Geneva)” Skin-sparing techniques in gynecomastia surgery lead to good chest results and high patient satisfaction with less scarring.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” Gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery affect gut bacteria differently.
September 2016 in “Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine” Effective treatment for skin issues in women with PCOS includes oral contraceptives, antiandrogens, and other medications and procedures.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
67 citations
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January 1997 in “Lancet” Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.
18 citations
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
January 2023 in “Mastology” Hormone therapy for breast cancer often leads to sexual issues like vaginal dryness and decreased libido.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
80 citations
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January 1988 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
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April 1997 in “Human reproduction” Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” Patients with high androgen levels need more laser sessions for effective hair removal.
4 citations
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January 1991 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Goserelin and oestradiol treatment slightly improved hairiness but did not significantly change sebum production or hair characteristics in mildly hirsute women.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.