16 citations
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March 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.
July 2025 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” Combining Virgin Coconut Oil and Nigella Sativa Oil speeds up healing in diabetic wounds.
73 citations
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February 2007 in “The American Journal of Medicine” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.
9 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal Of Endocrinology, Metabolism And Diabetes Of South Africa” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
August 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
September 2024 in “Medicina” Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
25 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research” Tridax procumbens may help treat diabetes.
20 citations
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December 2017 in “Cardiovascular diabetology” Linagliptin slows down premature aging in certain mice.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
23 citations
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists”
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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A woman's vitiligo improved with tofacitinib treatment, and her skin color remained even after stopping the medication, but there are concerns about cancer risk.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” PCOS is linked to diabetes and insulin resistance, and managing AGEs may help treat related symptoms.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for insulin secretion in males.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports” Obese women with PCOS have lower vitamin D levels.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.
27 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Acne in women may indicate insulin resistance.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost shows promise for treating vitiligo, especially when combined with other therapies.
July 2026 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Anti-androgen therapy is effective and safe for managing PMOS, with a focus on personalized treatment.
January 2025 in “il Diabete” Targeted drug delivery to pancreatic beta-cells can improve type 2 diabetes treatment.
September 2025 in “Obstetrics and gynecology.” Myoinositol effectively manages PCOS with fewer side effects than metformin.
GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the risk of hair loss, mainly due to weight loss-related nutrient deficiency.
36 citations
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February 2021 in “Clinical Nutrition” Resveratrol improved menstrual regularity and reduced hair loss in women with PCOS.
189 citations
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
1 citations
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May 1992 in “Pharmacological Research” 26 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
33 citations
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January 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.