research Perspective Chapter: Beyond BMI – Rethinking Obesity Assessment in Women’s Health
BMI is not enough for assessing obesity in women; use more personalized tools.
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research The Efficacy of Oral Finasteride and Dutasteride in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Women: A Scoping Review
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve hair loss in women, but more research is needed.
research Cardiovascular Risks in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Narrative Review
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Depression, higher level of tension induction, and impaired coping strategies in response to stress in women with PCOS correlate with clinical and laboratory indices of hyperandrogenism and not with central obesity and insulin resistance
Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
research Investigating the relationship between self-esteem and body image concern and self-compassion in women with female pattern hair loss
Women with female pattern hair loss tend to have lower self-esteem and body image concerns, but higher self-esteem is linked to more self-compassion.
research To Evaluate Frequency Of Hirsutism In Afghan Women
Hirsutism in Afghan women varies by community, influenced by awareness, education, and socio-economic status.
research Changes in bone mineral density in women with early-onset androgenetik alopecia and their correlations with hair-loss stages: a cross-sectional study
Women with early-onset baldness should be checked for early bone loss, but bone density doesn't change with baldness severity.
research [Androgenetic alopecia in women as an aesthetic and psychological problem].
Hair loss in women can cause beauty and mental health problems, and there are various treatments available.
research BH09 Mycophenolate mofetil in the management of lichen planus pigmentosus in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Lichen planopilaris in 24 African American women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
research Correlation between Clinical Features, Biochemical Parameters, and Histopathological Findings in Women with Patterned Baldness: A Study from North India.
Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
research Health-related quality of life and mental state in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and migration or minority background – A cross-sectional study
Women with PCOS from minority backgrounds have worse mental health and quality of life.
research Women’s hair loss: pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing women's hair loss.
research Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.
research Patient characteristics associated with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and reduced body appreciation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS often face anxiety, depression, and low body appreciation, especially if they have alopecia, obesity, or a history of mental health issues.
research Uterine transplantation in transgender women
Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.
research Pharmacological Approaches to Controlling Cardiometabolic Risk in Women with PCOS
Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
research A 32‐year‐old woman with arthralgias and severe hypotension
Aggressive immunosuppressive treatment improved a woman's severe heart condition linked to autoimmune disease.
research Impaired Prolactin-Lowering Effects of Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
research Impact of a health coaching intervention on anthropometric indicators, physical activity, and life style of infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A quasi-experimental study
Health coaching helps infertile women with PCOS improve their health and lifestyle.
research Race and Alopecia Areata amongst US Women
Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.
research Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Atorvastatin-Treated Women with Euthyroid Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Atorvastatin is less effective for women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
research High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Application to the Scalp to Improve Androgenetic Alopecia in an Adult Woman
High-intensity focused ultrasound improved hair growth in a woman with no side effects.
research Dermoscopy findings of the axilla of women with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Brownish halos around axillary hair can help diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research A study of endocrine profile in premenopausal women with hirsutism
Obesity is strongly linked to the severity of hirsutism in women.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
research Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women
Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.
research Distribution of Body Hair in Young Australian Women and Associations With Serum Androgen Concentrations
More body hair in young Australian women is linked to higher androstenedione levels.
research Adverse effects with finasteride 5 mg/day for patterned hair loss in premenopausal women
Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.