66 citations
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November 2001 in “European journal of endocrinology” Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
March 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” There's no significant link between blood fat levels and male pattern baldness.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Many men with male pattern baldness have abnormal blood fat levels, which may raise their risk of heart disease.
6 citations
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January 1988 in “Japanese Journal of Medicine” Hair glycation levels can indicate long-term blood sugar control.
44 citations
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May 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Reproductive biology and endocrinology” Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
53 citations
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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Different types of PCOS have different levels of metabolic problems, with the most severe type showing the highest disturbances.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Combining spironolactone with metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS better than either drug alone.
Reducing iron levels didn't improve heart health or metabolism in women with certain ovarian issues.
18 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.
25 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Both types of oral contraceptives improved symptoms and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
17 citations
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July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
29 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
17 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid reactions had worse cholesterol levels and a higher risk of obesity compared to healthy individuals.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “The Aging Male” Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Older age and low testosterone increase the risk of kidney stones in men.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Possible link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, with RANTES as a potential clue.
6 citations
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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.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.
21 citations
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June 2016 in “Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” C4BPA protein may link acne severity and insulin resistance.
46 citations
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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.
114 citations
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January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.