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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care” Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
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May 2018 in “Scientific reports” Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
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62 citations
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December 2015 in “Clinical Medicine” Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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June 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.
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June 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
Holistic treatments like diet, exercise, and mental well-being should be prioritized for better PCOS management.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cancer Survivorship” Exercise may help reduce treatment side effects and improve survival in metastatic colorectal cancer.
March 2024 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Exercise helps maintain healthy skin by promoting regeneration and reducing inflammation.
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January 2014 in “International journal of reproductive medicine” Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
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January 2015 in “The Scientific World Journal” Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Insulin resistance linked to obesity may increase COVID-19 severity.
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.
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January 2007 in “KARGER eBooks” Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
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March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is significantly related to free androgen index in PCOS.
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November 2009 in “Sports Medicine” Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Exercise and finasteride together improve ovary health in PCOS rats.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” Iron levels are linked to insulin resistance in men and postmenopausal women, but not in premenopausal women.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Early diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders like HAIR-AN syndrome can improve outcomes in adolescents.
Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is linked to diffuse hair loss.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Early balding men may have insulin resistance, but lifestyle changes can help.
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November 2024 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” A specific gene variant is linked to severe insulin resistance and hormone imbalance in a teenage girl.