August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Elevated luteinizing hormone contributes to female-pattern hair loss, and blocking certain channels may help prevent it.
August 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” More than half of the young women checked had PCOS, which was linked to inactive lifestyles and poor diets.
62 citations
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April 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that there's a need for a new conference to establish stricter guidelines for diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
186 citations
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February 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” During puberty, hormone levels rise, with early increases in some steroids and most menstrual cycles becoming regular by six years after menarche.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
31 citations
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December 2023 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” PCOS is linked to inflammation, and certain markers could help in its treatment.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Menstrual abnormalities in PCOS women may not greatly affect their metabolic and hormonal profile.
March 2026 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D is needed for metformin to lower prolactin effectively.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Certain genes in fat tissue affect weight loss in women with PCOS.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “BMC Women's Health” High levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can indicate polycystic ovarian syndrome in women who can have babies.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
March 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal/Middle East Fertility Society Journal ” PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.
17 citations
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ultrasound and Doppler analysis are valuable tools for diagnosing and understanding polycystic ovary syndrome.
22 citations
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January 2012 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology International” Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
38 citations
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May 2006 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.
March 2024 in “International journal of life-sciences scientific research/SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences” PCOS has many symptoms, with high androgen levels being the most common.
36 citations
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May 2021 in “Nutrients” Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.
75 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” The combined therapy improved fertility in women with PCOS, especially in certain types.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Evaluating various physical and health factors helps diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)” PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.
16 citations
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May 2013 in “Urology” Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.
61 citations
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January 2015 in “Hormones” Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.
27 citations
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October 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
1265 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
8 citations
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January 1986 in “Journal of hepatology” Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
491 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.