286 citations
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January 2009 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.
46 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” COVID-19 temporarily affects male reproductive health, but sperm and testosterone levels generally return to normal after three months.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Group a wide range of chemicals, not just phthalates, for assessing risks to male reproductive health.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.
January 2025 in “Human Reproduction Open”
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
January 2017 in “STARS (University of Central Florida)” Steroid hormones can be preserved in ancient hair, revealing insights into past health and fertility.
50 citations
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August 2017 in “Diabetologia” Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.
43 citations
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January 2006 in “PubMed” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for male reproductive health, affecting hormone levels and tissue function.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “Sexual Development” Intersex frogs have different brain gene activity related to sex and thyroid hormones.
18 citations
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December 2014 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.
9 citations
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December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS is a major cause of infertility and requires personalized treatment.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
8 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Telocytes help organize male reproductive tissues and their changes can lead to diseases.
6 citations
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October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Relatives of women with PCOS symptoms are more likely to have similar health issues.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Gut bacteria affect female reproductive health and may help diagnose and treat related diseases.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Urology Herald” COVID-19 may affect reproductive and urinary systems, needing more research for better care.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Anorexia nervosa can harm fertility and increase pregnancy risks.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʻaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Thyroid and reproductive hormones, BMI, and excess hair are linked in Iraqi women with PCOS.
3 citations
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January 1993 in “Toxicological Sciences” 2-Ethylhexanoic acid harms fertility and delays development in rats.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Cell reports medicine” Sons of mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of obesity and insulin resistance, possibly due to certain genes and factors passed down from their mothers.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
May 2025 in “VETERINARY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND NATURE MANAGEMENT” Poor-quality feed and low vitamin A cause reproductive issues in nutrias.
May 2025 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Melatonin improved reproductive function in male Pomeranian dogs with Alopecia X, but more research is needed.
Minoxidil may harm male reproductive health by causing testicular damage and hormonal disruption.
January 2024 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” Environmental and social factors greatly affect women's reproductive health.
September 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Lifestyle changes improve reproductive function and hormonal balance in obese women with PCOS.
August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.