5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
June 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” 3βHSD2 is not useful for diagnosing PCOS.
11 citations
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September 2015 in “Theriogenology” Testosterone boosts fluid and electrolyte secretion in seminal vesicles, aiding sperm function.
2 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
January 2025 in “Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan” Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery can effectively manage glaucoma in GAPO syndrome when other treatments fail.
26 citations
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June 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” Teens with PCOS and a mom with PCOS have higher insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which could signal early metabolic problems.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Reproductive Sciences” Androgen measurements are mostly unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS, except in women with menstrual issues.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
57 citations
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August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” Gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery affect gut bacteria differently.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Pediatrics in review” Early sexual development in children, especially girls, can be treated with hormone therapy to improve adult height and requires support for the child and family.
10 citations
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September 2007 in “Pediatrics in Review” Gynecomastia and premature thelarche often resolve naturally but need evaluation to rule out serious issues.
April 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.
October 2012 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” A rare ovarian tumor caused hair loss in a post-menopausal woman, which almost completely stopped after surgery.
29 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Young men with early baldness may have lower Luteinizing Hormone levels due to higher dihydrotestosterone, possibly linked to certain drugs or gland disorders.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Steroids” Testosterone changes how certain channels work in male rat reproductive tracts, affecting fertility-related fluid balance.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A unique type of complex cyst was found on a man's scrotum.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift” THA is a rare condition with no significant clinical consequences if thyroid function is normal.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman was diagnosed with Sheehan's syndrome and a rare complication of diabetes insipidus 33 years after symptoms began, improving with hormone therapy.
January 2016 in “Renal Failure” Kidney stones and hair loss are significantly related in people under 60 years old.
3 citations
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June 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Sex hormones may be linked to inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
135 citations
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August 1994 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
January 2016 in “Journal of SAFOG” Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
24 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell death and disease” Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.