64 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
57 citations
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August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
40 citations
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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.
34 citations
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
24 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC women's health” High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.
20 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” A very-low-calorie diet led to more weight loss and health improvements in obese women with PCOS than a moderate energy deficit diet.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Breathing in high levels of certain air pollutants significantly increases women's risk of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
15 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Microbiology Research” AMH is a promising biomarker for diagnosing PCOS.
15 citations
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October 2019 in “BMJ Open” PCOS is common in Brazilian women and linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
13 citations
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November 2024 in “BMC Psychiatry” Women with PCOS often have depression and anxiety, so they should be checked for these issues.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
11 citations
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
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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January 2018 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Letrozole is better for single follicle development and endometrial thickness in PCOS, with no significant difference in pregnancy rates compared to clomiphene.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology” PCOS symptoms can improve with specific treatments for pituitary adenomas.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” HAIR may cause fetal loss by triggering different cell death processes in the uterus and placenta.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Biology and medicine” High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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November 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
April 2026 in “AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment” PCOS-related infertility is managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” Combining modern and Unani medicine may better manage PCOS symptoms.
November 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone and metformin work similarly for PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” PCOS management benefits from combining traditional herbs, modern medicine, and lifestyle changes.
January 2024 in “Biomarker Insights” Certain genetic variants may increase the risk of developing PCOS.