research Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial1
Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
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research Androgen excess: Investigations and management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
research Lifestyle intervention and anti-obesity therapies in the polycystic ovary syndrome: impact on metabolism and fertility
Lifestyle changes improve metabolism and fertility in overweight PCOS patients; anti-obesity drugs show potential but need more research.
research An Assessment on Impact of COVID-19 Infection in a Gender Specific Manner
Men have higher COVID-19 mortality rates than women due to biological and lifestyle factors.
research Health-related quality of life and psychological distress in polycystic ovary syndrome: a hidden facet in South Asian women
South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
research Androgen receptor gene polymorphism and polycystic ovary syndrome
The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.
research New steps forward in the neuroactive steroid field
Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Psychological aspects of hyperandrogenic states in late adolescent and young women
Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
research A Review of hormone-based therapies to treat adult acne vulgaris in women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
research Androgen treatment of postmenopausal women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research Infertility Treatment in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lifestyle Interventions, Medications and Surgery
Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ)
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
research Helpful diagnostic markers of steroidogenesis for defining hyperandrogenemia in hirsute women
The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research The role of androgen therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research Effects of oral contraceptives on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a crossover randomized controlled trial
Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
research Can resistance training improve the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome?
Resistance training might help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: Challenges in adolescence
Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
research Comparative evaluation of sonographic ovarian morphology of Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome versus those of normal women
Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.
research An update on diagnosis and treatment of female pattern hair loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of laser laparoscopy in the treatment of pelvic pain associated with minimal, mild, and moderate endometriosis
Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.
research Iraqi Women with Hirsutism, Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics: Retrospective Study
Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
research Use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research A Comprehensive Review of Management of Patients with Infertility having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS-related infertility is managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome — the skin as a mirror of endocrine disorders
Skin symptoms often reveal hormonal imbalances in PCOS.
research Green Tea as a Supportive Therapy for PCOS: Evaluating Its Impact on Symptom Relief
Green tea may help relieve PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Exploring Nanotechnology With Traditional Herbal Pharmacology: Nano Carrier-Based Phytochemical Delivery In PCOS Treatment
Combining nanotechnology with herbal medicine may improve PCOS treatment.
research EFFECTS OF HORMONAL THERAPY IN TRANSGENDERS
Hormonal therapy for transgender individuals carries health risks but is a personal choice.