114 citations
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January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.
March 2024 in “BMC women's health” The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
January 2026 in “Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women s Health” Pregnancy can cause skin changes, some harmless and others risky, needing careful management.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Dermatologists need better training on ethnic hair care to improve patient care and satisfaction.
July 2025 in “The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia” New guidelines and referral pathways for skin conditions aim to improve care and referrals in Pakistan.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Metabolites” Changes in gut bacteria can contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), affecting metabolism, immunity, and causing inflammation. Treatments may involve adjusting these factors.
32 citations
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes inflammation regardless of body weight.
December 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Oxidative stress may worsen female pattern hair loss and could help track the disease and treatment.
There are many ways to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, including lifestyle changes, surgery, and various medications, but more research is needed for better treatments.
May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Anorexia nervosa can harm fertility and increase pregnancy risks.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Biology of Sex Differences” Gender and social factors, not just biology, affect COVID-19 death rates.
January 2020 in “Advances in Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.
49 citations
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November 2022 in “Life” PCOS prevalence varies by ethnicity and location due to inconsistent diagnosis and limited research.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Herbal remedies like Asparagus racemosus and Tinospora cordifolia may help manage PCOS symptoms.
55 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The LED device safely improves neck skin appearance without affecting thyroid function.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” The statement offers guidance for hormone therapy and surgery to help gender-incongruent adults affirm a male identity.
January 2026 in “Academic Journal of International University of Erbil” Rural residents have higher vitamin D levels than urban residents in Erbil.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Skin diseases are common in Greece and significantly affect people's lives and well-being.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Syphilis cases and re-infections increased, highlighting the need for ongoing prevention and treatment.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Forensic Sciences” Anabolic-androgenic steroids can damage the brain, causing mood and cognitive problems.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “PubMed” Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons” PRP treatments have shown mixed results for healing, and future research should focus on how PRP is used and which type is used.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
April 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” Women with hair loss had lower IGF-1 levels.