December 2025 in “Fertility and Sterility” Both LNG-IUD and systemic progestins are effective for fertility-sparing treatment, but close monitoring is needed due to recurrence risk.
Early detection and comprehensive treatment of PCOS are crucial due to its long-term health impacts and associated risks.
June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.
December 2021 in “THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences)” PCOS is common, affects fertility, and needs early diagnosis and lifestyle changes for management.
35 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” MPA improved hormonal imbalances and acne in women with PCOS without affecting metabolism.
50 citations
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
March 2023 in “İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi” Obesity is linked to higher metabolic syndrome and LH/FSH ratios, but no significant differences exist among PCOS phenotypes.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
Oral contraceptives can affect skin and hair, improve acne, but may cause pigmentation, dermatitis, and other conditions.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” CTE and FPHL are different hair loss types with unique causes.
19 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have more sleep problems than the general population.
March 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Rodent models of PCOS show some hormone changes similar to humans, but also have key differences.
20 citations
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January 1979 in “Journal of Experimental Zoology” Plucking hair speeds up the next hair growth, but hormones can change this timing.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Autoimmune markers may help diagnose and manage PCOS.
29 citations
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February 2004 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Men with early balding often have hormone levels similar to women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
7 citations
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February 2023 in “Obesity” Women with PCOS often try to lose weight and see themselves as overweight, regardless of their actual BMI.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Chromium, inositol, and omega-3 can help manage PCOS symptoms.
286 citations
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January 2009 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.
46 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Recognizing diverse presentations of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides is crucial to avoid diagnostic errors.
January 2014 in “European Geriatric Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.
October 2025 in “Česká gynekologie” Hyperprolactinemia is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea, followed by drug use.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin therapy letter” Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
254 citations
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” The guidelines suggest reconsidering PCOS criteria for better diagnosis and care.
35 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
Women with PCOS have significant metabolic issues like insulin resistance after eating a high-fat meal.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
April 2025 in “Journal of Controversies in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics” Vitamin D may improve fertility in women with PCOS.