November 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Women with PCOS have higher cardiometabolic risks.
4 citations
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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.
29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
26 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lower testosterone levels increase kidney stone risk in men over 40.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing” Continuing education programs significantly increased rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about PCOS.
October 2025 in “Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College” Free testosterone is the most common hormone marker in PCOS, and age affects DHEAS levels.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists can help diagnose endocrine disorders like PCOS and metabolic syndrome by looking at skin symptoms.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study concluded that the most common skin problems in women with PCOS are excess hair, acne, oily skin, hair loss, dark skin patches, and skin tags.
Collagen, curcumin, and glutathione can improve skin health in aging women with low estrogen.
14 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” Early exposure to fluoride, lead, and certain nutrients affects puberty differently in boys and girls.
Women with and without PCOS show no significant differences in psychopathic traits.
12 citations
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June 2024 in “Nutrients” Natural antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol may help prevent low testosterone in aging men.
September 2025 in “Deleted Journal” Blocking androgen receptors boosts macrophages' ability to clear certain bacteria.
29 citations
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February 1987 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Thyroid and gonadal hormones control seasonal hair growth and molting in male European badgers.
14 citations
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” Older men should openly discuss sexual health with doctors to improve their quality of life.
Male hormones can decrease the ability of immune cells to fight bacteria.
April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
5 citations
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January 1993 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” DHEA and DHEA-S help maintain underarm hair in older women.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
59 citations
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August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
5 citations
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May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
207 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.