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July 2011 in “Cochrane library” Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.
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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.
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Nursing and Healthcare” Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise improve PCOS symptoms and fertility.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ixekizumab helps improve life quality, physical ability, and work performance in patients with psoriatic arthritis who haven't used biologic drugs before.
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