Testosterone pellets may help women's sexual function but have safety concerns and need more research.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High LH levels cause hair loss by damaging and aging hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.
January 2024 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.
Acne in PCOS can be managed with specific treatment strategies.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Surgery can be a safe and effective option for infertile women with PCOS who don't respond to medication and want to get pregnant.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
October 2022 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
January 2021 in “Journal of Scientific Research of the Banaras Hindu University” Lifestyle changes and medical treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms in young adults.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
January 2019 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” Topiramate impairs gene transmission in zebrafish, while Ginkgo biloba reduces harmful effects of high β-catenin levels.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
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August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.
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September 2024 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” PCOS affects about 6.3% of teens globally, and ongoing checks are advised for those with irregular cycles or high androgen levels.
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July 2008 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Training improves consistency in evaluating polycystic ovaries with ultrasound.
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
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October 2004 in “Experimental Gerontology” Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Stress worsens symptoms and body changes in women with PCOS, especially during COVID-19.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Spironolactone may help women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Anorexia nervosa can harm fertility and increase pregnancy risks.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Hormonal therapies can improve skin issues by adjusting hormone levels, with future advancements promising better results.
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January 2020 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Idiopathic hirsutism is the most common cause of hirsutism in women, followed by PCOS.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Low humidity changes skin gene expression, but emollients can help manage these changes.