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March 2017 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
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April 2014 in “Drug discovery today” Melatonin helps regulate sleep and may aid in treating various health issues.
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April 2011 in “Neuropharmacology” 11β-Hydroxylase inhibitors help prevent seizures in mice by boosting natural neurosteroid production.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin helps reduce aging signs in human eyelid skin.
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Calcitriol and metformin together are more effective for treating PCOS and lowering MCP-1 than metformin alone.
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High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
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