research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
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research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Are Both a Target and a Source of Prolactin, which Serves as an Autocrine and/or Paracrine Promoter of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
research Prolactin and Its Receptor Are Expressed in Murine Hair Follicle Epithelium, Show Hair Cycle-Dependent Expression, and Induce Catagen
Prolactin affects hair growth cycles and can cause early hair follicle regression.
research A 17-Year-Old Mother Seeking Contraception
The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
research Proceedings of the III International Scientific and Practical Conference
The conference emphasized innovative solutions for global challenges, including disaster architecture, education, health, and economic impacts.
research PROBLEMS OF CREATING SCIENTIFIC IDEAS ABOUT WORLD DEVELOPMENT
Continuous research and innovative strategies are essential for sustainable development.
research ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE REGION OF BEN M’HIDI, EL-TARF. (ALGERIA)
23 medicinal plants are traditionally used for healing in Ben M'hidi, Algeria.
research Hair and Scalp Variation Related to Gender
Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
research Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Androgen Receptor and Nerve Structure Density in Human Prepuce from Patients with Persistent Sexual Side Effects after Finasteride Use for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
research Comparison of the Effect of Auriculotherapy, a Herbal Compound (Aslagh Capsule), and Metformin on the Clinical Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Randomized Clinical Trial
Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
research Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia
Many women with PCOS in Saudi Arabia suffer from depression and anxiety.
research Erectile dysfunction: Is platelet-rich plasma the new frontier for treatment in patients with erectile dysfunction? A review of the existing evidence
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for treating erectile dysfunction, but more research is needed.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality-of-Life Questionnaire: Confirmatory Factor Analysis
The questionnaire is valid and reliable but needs more testing for future predictions.
research Differential association between cumulative dose of 5α-reductase inhibitors and mortality
Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors may lower mortality risk, but low doses increase it.
research Thyroid peroxidase Antibody (TPO Ab) Can Be Used As a Marker For Persistence of Symptoms of Hypothyroidism in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism Despite Normal TSH Level: Cross-Sectional Study
TPO antibodies can help identify hypothyroid patients who still have symptoms despite normal TSH levels.
research Assessing medication use patterns among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South Korea: A retrospective study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research Association of hirsutism and anthropometric profiles with sexual dysfunction and anxiety levels in infertile Indonesian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Higher anxiety levels are linked to sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS.
research Fundamental Concepts and Novel Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Expert Consensus Resolutions
PCOS affects health and quality of life, with effective treatments available and a need for more research on alternative therapies.
research Metformin treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome improves health-related quality-of-life, emotional distress and sexuality
Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Endocrine intervention for transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Effect of body mass index (BMI) on phenotypic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Singapore women: a prospective cross-sectional study
High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.
research Prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and associated factors in a quaternary hospital in Thailand: a cross-sectional study
Women with PCOS often have depression and anxiety, so they should be checked for these issues.
research Dietary Intake of Selenium in Relation to Pubertal Development in Mexican Children
Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
research Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Female University Students of Health Sciences in a Middle Eastern Country
PCOS is common among female health science students, linked to hormonal issues and family history, and early diagnosis is important.
research Anxiety and Depression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
research Body Composition and Characterization of Skinfold Thicknesses from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes. A Preliminar Case-Control Study
Women with PCOS have higher body fat and skinfold thickness, especially in the H-O-POM phenotype.
research Effects of supplementation with two probiotic strains (Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum) on hormonal status, oxidative stress, and clinical symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
Probiotic supplements may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
research The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
research Development of the First Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires in Arabic for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Part I): The Creation and Reliability Analysis of PCOSQoL-47 and PCOSQoL-42 Questionnaires
Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.