January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” PCOS causes hormonal imbalance, leading to symptoms like irregular periods and infertility.
December 2024 in “Era s journal of medical research” Genetic variants in CYP genes may worsen PCOS symptoms.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.
September 2023 in “Reproductive health of woman” PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
September 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Most women with Polycystic Ovarian Disease have trouble getting pregnant due to hormonal imbalances, but lifestyle changes and certain drugs can help.
July 1996 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” The book is a valuable reference on androgenic disorders for professionals but not suitable for laypeople or medical students.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The article concludes that more research is needed on how to diagnose and treat hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Acne in PCOS can be managed with specific treatment strategies.
July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss can indicate various health issues, including serious diseases, hormonal imbalances, and can significantly affect personal life and mental health.
Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
September 2021 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” The hormonal contraceptive combination effectively reduces androgen excess and improves PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss, and menstrual issues.
December 2016 in “Asian Pacific journal of cancer biology” PCOS is a hereditary disorder that can lead to diabetes and heart disease if not treated early.
September 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.
The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.
August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
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November 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
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April 2012 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.
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June 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ovarian tumors should be considered when postmenopausal women show signs of virilization.