January 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.
July 2025 in “AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes” Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
Adolescents with PCOS have lower quality of life due to diagnosis, binge eating, and body image concerns.
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November 2018 in “Journal of pathology and translational medicine” Fetal death was caused by umbilical cord stricture with hair growth in the Wharton jelly.
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
July 2017 in “Cardiologia Croatica” Metabolic syndrome's individual issues are real and need treatment to reduce diabetes and heart disease risks.
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August 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.
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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
January 2022 in “Dubai diabetes and endocrinology journal/Dubai diabetes & endocrinology journal” A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Lifestyle changes can significantly improve hair loss in overweight women with PCOS.
March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
October 2012 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.
January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences” Women with PCOS risk had normal height and blood tests but higher weight and common acne or hirsutism.
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
Women with PCOS have significant metabolic issues like insulin resistance after eating a high-fat meal.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
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May 2025 in “Open Access Journal of Contraception” Low-dose ethinyl estradiol and LNG-IUD are safer contraception options for obese women with PCOS.
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April 2013 in “Steroids” PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.
April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders” A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.
October 2024 in “Hippocrates Medical Journal” Eating disorders often cause skin issues, which can help in early diagnosis and treatment.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
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September 2013 in “PubMed” Chinese women with PCOS and a BMI of 24 or higher should be screened for fatty liver disease.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Nursing and Healthcare” Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise improve PCOS symptoms and fertility.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Obesity” Transgender individuals face more barriers and less autonomy in surgical body modifications compared to cisgender individuals.
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February 2024 in “Biomedicine” Age, gender, obesity, and smoking increase the risk of severe COVID-19.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The Flo app showed that bloating, high cholesterol and glucose levels are common in women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and these symptoms increase with body mass index (BMI), suggesting a need to refine PCOS diagnosis criteria.
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September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.