30 citations
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April 2014 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
52 citations
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January 2016 in “Sexual Development” Both genetic and hormonal factors are crucial for bird sex differentiation, and disturbances can cause sex reversal.
January 2025 in “Journal of Men s Health” Young men's erectile dysfunction is linked to mental health issues and risky behaviors promoted by online communities, highlighting the need for better mental health support and healthy masculinity standards.
71 citations
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
May 2025 in “Anatolian journal of obstetrics and gynecology research.” Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is the main cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Iranian women.
October 2023 in “Clinical case reports” A woman's male-pattern facial hair growth was caused by a rare malignant ovarian tumor that was difficult to diagnose and treat.
September 2023 in “Reproductive health of woman” PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.
5 citations
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses” Men with early balding may have hormonal imbalances similar to women with PCOS and could benefit from similar treatments.
November 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
51 citations
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August 2012 in “Differentiation” Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Finasteride can help induce ovulation and lead to a healthy birth in some women.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of women, is often linked to obesity and family history, and can cause irregular periods, fertility issues, and other symptoms. It's usually managed with lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medication.
November 2023 in “L'Endocrinologo” Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.
July 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Hormonal dysfunctions, like PCOS, are common among reproductive-age women in India.
19 citations
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of School Health” The most common PCOS type in adolescents is hyperandrogenic with polycystic ovaries.
April 2024 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A 17-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare ovarian tumor, emphasizing the need for fertility preservation and psychosocial care.
May 2010 in “Deleted Journal” PCOS causes menstrual issues, infertility, and long-term health risks.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty in a 3-year-old girl.
February 2014 in “Revista Argentina de Cardiología” Androgens may increase arrhythmias in Brugada Syndrome, while Finasteride could reduce them.
12 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Anti-Müllerian hormone is a specific marker for ovarian issues in women with conditions like PCOS.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
163 citations
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November 1976 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Sickle cell anemia causes hormone issues and delayed puberty due to testicular failure.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.