11 citations
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April 2013 in “Hormones” New information suggests that metformin might help more women with PCOS and infertility, not just those with glucose issues.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Biomedicines” Menopause can cause hair thinning and texture changes due to hormonal and metabolic shifts.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Tirzepatide might help manage PCOS in obese patients but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
83 citations
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December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
70 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” PCOS involves hormonal imbalance, cysts, and ovulation issues, affecting health and increasing disease risks.
26 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
17 citations
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ultrasound and Doppler analysis are valuable tools for diagnosing and understanding polycystic ovary syndrome.
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).
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Women s Health” Metformin helps manage PCOS by improving fertility and is safe for pregnancy, especially when combined with certain treatments.
6 citations
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Andrology” The testes produce sperm and hormones essential for male development.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Different PCOS types respond uniquely to infertility treatments, with some having lower pregnancy rates and higher risks of complications.
August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Elevated luteinizing hormone contributes to female-pattern hair loss, and blocking certain channels may help prevent it.
January 2024 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Centratherum anthelminticum seed extract effectively treats Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in rats.
October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
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 2020 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.
January 2019 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal” Hormonal changes and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are major causes of adult acne in women, with varying prevalence among different ethnicities.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
24 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC women's health” High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” The new rodent model successfully mimics non-lean human PCOS symptoms.
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.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High LH levels cause hair loss by damaging and aging hair follicles.