research Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Metabolic syndrome is common in African populations, needing urgent prevention and treatment.
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research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Updated Overview Foregrounding Impacts of Ethnicities and Geographic Variations
PCOS prevalence varies by ethnicity and location due to inconsistent diagnosis and limited research.
research Sex differences in arterial hypertension
Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
research The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function
A balanced diet with essential micronutrients is crucial for healthy thyroid function.
research Prevalence, Phenotypes, and Comorbidities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Indian Women
PCOS is common among Indian women, often with metabolic issues, needing better management strategies.
research Race and Alopecia Areata amongst US Women
Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.
research Elevated Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Levels as the Reproductive Phenotype in the Brothers of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
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 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Adipose-Derived Stem Cell (ADSC) Therapy in the Treatment of Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Comprehensive Review
PRP and ADSC therapies show promise in improving symptoms of genital lichen sclerosus with minimal side effects.
research Testosterone in COVID-19: An Adversary Bane or Comrade Boon
Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
research Comparison of prevalence of periodontal disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy controls
Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
research Iron Deficiency and Nonscarring Alopecia in Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with hair loss may benefit from higher iron levels.
research The Important Role of Leptin in Modulating the Risk of Dermatological Diseases
Leptin, a hormone from fat cells, affects immune responses and can influence skin diseases and hair growth.
research Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of thin endometrium: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Platelet-rich plasma can help thicken the endometrium and improve pregnancy rates.
research Skin, hair and beyond: the impact of menopause
Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
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 Toxicity of repeated oral intake of organic selenium, inorganic selenium, and selenium nanoparticles: A review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
research COVID-19 in Africa: an ovarian victory?
Africa's low COVID-19 rates may be linked to early measures and possibly higher estrogen levels in women.
research Skin disease related to metabolic syndrome in women
Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
research Deciphering the Role of Androgen in the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients: A State-of-the-Art Review
High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
research The Search for the Causes of Common Hyperandrogenism, 1965 to Circa 2015
Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
research Micronutrients in hair loss
Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
research Antiandrogens as Therapies for COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Antiandrogens don't help with COVID-19 and aren't recommended.
research The quality of sexual life after vaginal surgical interventions
Vaginal surgeries generally did not significantly change women's sexual quality of life.
research Non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia: current insights into clinical implications, diagnosis and treatment
research Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones Improves Facial Signs of Photoaging and Skin Hydration in Postmenopausal Women: Results of a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
research Retinoic acid exerts sexually dimorphic effects on muscle energy metabolism and function
Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.
research Effectiveness of Low-dose Ethinylestradiol/Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol/Desogestrel with and without Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Triple-dummy Study.
Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.