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October 2018 in “Endocrinology” Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control” Women with PCOS may have higher bad cholesterol and are at risk for blood sugar issues; lifestyle changes are recommended.
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
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June 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
November 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Women with PCOS have higher cardiometabolic risks.
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June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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January 2015 in “Hormones” Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.
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January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
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November 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with acne and irregular periods had higher active testosterone levels, which could suggest the usefulness of antiandrogen treatment.
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May 2021 in “Problemy e̊ndokrinologii” Androgen levels can increase at any age, affecting symptoms like acne, hair loss, and prostate size.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
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January 2019 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
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February 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.
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May 2014 in “Menopause” A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
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February 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
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June 2015 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health” Low doses of BPA can increase prostate growth and change hormone levels in adult rats.
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January 2008 in “Proceedings of the 9th World Rabbit Congress, Verona, Italy, 10-13 June 2008” Furless male rabbits grew slightly faster and heavier than furred ones, but testosterone levels were not the cause.