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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
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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.
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September 2021 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” Women with PCOS have thicker parafoveal areas in their retinas, but their macular blood vessel density is normal.
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September 2023 in “Medicine” ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
March 2026 in “Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal” Skin conditions can signal diabetes and insulin resistance.
June 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that causes various symptoms and health risks, requiring personalized treatment.
March 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” PCOS skin symptoms need personalized treatment and psychological support to improve quality of life.
February 2024 in “Journal of Health Science and Medical Therapy” ADAM17 could be a potential target for treating PCOS.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Millets can help manage PCOS by improving blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and hormonal balance.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
January 2022 in “Dubai diabetes and endocrinology journal/Dubai diabetes & endocrinology journal” A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.
December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
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January 1970 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting many women, leading to symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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May 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.
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February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.
February 2017 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
February 2026 in “World Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovation Sciences” Cinnamon may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS.
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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 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance may contribute to hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance and nesfatin-1 are linked to acne severity.
14 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
12 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Oxidative stress is higher in women with PCOS, especially if they're obese, and it may increase their risk of heart disease.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Interest in Acanthosis nigricans research is growing, highlighting key focus areas and influential work.
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May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
January 2025 in “i-manager s Journal on Life Sciences” PCOD causes hormonal imbalances and infertility, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” There's no strong link between Alopecia Areata, a hair loss condition, and fatty liver, but more research is needed.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” PCOS is the main cause of hirsutism, often linked to insulin resistance.
January 2024 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.