41 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cortisone reductase deficiency can cause high androgen and cortisol levels and may be missed in women with similar symptoms.
January 2014 in “Michigan telecommunications and technology law review” Zinc deficiency in alcoholic cirrhosis patients causes skin issues, and zinc treatment improves symptoms.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Being overweight, having gallbladder removal surgery, and taking cholesterol-lowering drugs are linked to a higher chance of getting vulvar lichen sclerosus.
3 citations
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May 2012 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
October 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Women with PCOS face many health risks, but exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can help.
74 citations
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January 2006 in “Endocrine journal” Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.
17 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
November 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.
74 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Women with pituitary adenomas often have reproductive issues, like irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant, but not always breast milk production without pregnancy.
7 citations
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September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
January 2021 in “Veterinary research forum” A Holstein calf in Iran with a severe genetic skin disorder was euthanized due to incurable symptoms.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Turkish Journal of Surgery” A rare case linked complete hair loss to both pancreas and gallbladder cancer.
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism are linked to fertility issues and can worsen symptoms of PCOS.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” Indole-based compounds improved ovarian health in rats with PCOS, with L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol being most effective.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
29 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
13 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.
January 2024 in “Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics” Human placenta extracts may help treat various diseases.
May 2023 in “Metabolites” Myo-inositol plus α-lactalbumin works better than myo-inositol alone for improving symptoms of PCOS.
39 citations
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January 2008 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” Pegylated interferon-alpha 2a can cause a rare nerve disorder, but early treatment can lead to full recovery.
17 citations
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January 1993 in “Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology” Interferon α‐2b can temporarily reduce hepatitis C virus and normalize liver enzyme levels.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Autoimmune markers may help diagnose and manage PCOS.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Pentoxifylline effectively improves pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis.