298 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.
25 citations
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April 1988 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Treatment balancing hormones stopped hair loss in most women with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” Indole-based compounds improved ovarian health in rats with PCOS, with L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol being most effective.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “Medicine” Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” PCOS is linked to hormone disorders and issues like infertility and irregular periods.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Case Reports” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.
December 2022 in “BioScientific review” PCOS is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and increases the risk of heart and metabolic issues.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens are not better than birth control pills for PCOS, but can help with excess hair if pills don't work.
14 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” PRP therapy may help with ovarian issues and fertility, but more research is needed.
119 citations
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November 2009 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
65 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology”
4 citations
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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.
February 2022 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
34 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, especially in a 40:1 ratio, effectively treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovulation.
August 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Premature gray hair may indicate reduced ovarian reserve but doesn't lower pregnancy chances.
50 citations
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.
23 citations
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Most women with too much androgens have PCOS, which can be managed with birth control pills, medication for hair growth, and fertility treatments, and losing weight helps too.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” COC treatment improves hormone and metabolic levels in PCOS patients.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Endocrine Abstracts” PCOS has three subtypes, with 11-oxygenated androgens increasing metabolic risk.
April 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
27 citations
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April 2008 in “Neuroscience Letters” Olanzapine reduces stress-related anxiety in rats when given acutely.
An integrated approach with accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment improves outcomes for female hair loss.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of ovarian research” Agaricus subrufescens improves ovarian function and biochemical health in rats with PCOS.
Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” AMH is a reliable marker for diagnosing PCOS.
October 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rodent models of PCOS show some similar and some different lipid changes compared to humans.
January 2020 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Metabolites” Changes in gut bacteria can contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), affecting metabolism, immunity, and causing inflammation. Treatments may involve adjusting these factors.