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January 2024 in “Cancers” Antiandrogens don't help with COVID-19 and aren't recommended.
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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November 2022 in “Bioscience Reports” Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Genetics” A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Omega-6 and LDL cholesterol increase the risk of hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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April 2013 in “Hormones” New information suggests that metformin might help more women with PCOS and infertility, not just those with glucose issues.
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
Targeting androgen receptors in the skin is the most effective treatment for hyperandrogenism-related skin issues.
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
January 2020 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
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July 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
February 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.
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November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
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May 1992 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.
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December 1997 in “Urology” Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.
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January 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
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August 1967 in “JAMA” Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” Phytotherapeutic compounds and supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.
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March 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
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March 2004 in “European journal of endocrinology” Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.