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August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.
11 citations
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February 1980 in “BMJ. British medical journal” Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
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May 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is effective for increasing ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS who didn't respond to clomiphene.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Machine learning can accurately diagnose PCOS non-invasively using clinical and ultrasound features.
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” Genetic variations contribute to over 10% of recurrent early pregnancy loss cases.
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
January 2021 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” A woman with PCOS successfully overcame secondary infertility and became pregnant with triplets after treatment.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
June 2006 in “Basrah journal of surgery” Metformin helps induce ovulation in obese women with PCOS, but weight loss is still the main treatment.
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July 1983 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
Early diagnosis and management of Sheehan's syndrome are crucial for improving quality of life and fertility.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
January 2007 in “Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England” Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
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September 2015 in “Pediatric Annals” PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Accurate diagnosis and early specialist referral are crucial for managing 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development.
November 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
280 citations
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May 2005 in “Andrology” Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.
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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.