44 citations
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March 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.
13 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
6 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Screen young women with menstrual issues, acne, or excess hair for high cortisol to avoid misdiagnosis.
January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Women with PCOS often have irregular periods, a higher chance of infertility and miscarriages, and may improve fertility with lifestyle changes and treatment.
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS and can indicate the number of small follicles in their ovaries.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Human Andrology” Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
107 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry” Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.
69 citations
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
56 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
12 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus should have closely monitored pregnancies and avoid certain medications to improve their pregnancy outcomes.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Physiological Research” The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.
4 citations
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December 2018 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
4 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Women with PCOS often experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
April 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” Women with hair loss had lower IGF-1 levels.
August 2025 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” Women with PCOS in Missan Province have higher weight, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues.
December 2024 in “THE SCIENTIFIC TEMPER” Women in Raichur slums need better health awareness and medical help.
January 2024 in “Journal of surgical case reports” Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
Women with PCOS are at higher risk for gum disease, and managing shared risk factors can help both conditions.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
239 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
166 citations
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March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
129 citations
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.