This review discusses the timing and management of dyslipidemia screening around pregnancy and emphasizes dietary, exercise, and glycemic interventions during pregnancy without reporting new clinical outcomes.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology”
This study observed that many women with PCOS had unfavorable lipoprotein profiles, mostly moderate changes in triglycerides, HDL, and LDL cholesterol, with small LDL particles not being rare and potentially aiding risk assessment.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology”
This study found that women with PCOS and factors like primary infertility, familial history of type 2 diabetes, and specific lipid profiles tend to have less favorable fertility treatment outcomes.
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that male first-degree relatives of women with PCOS have increased rates of metabolic issues, hormonal imbalances, and androgenic features compared to controls, suggesting a male equivalent of PCOS.
Stopping finasteride and dutasteride due to military service in Egypt. Temporary hair shedding may occur, but hair should recover after resuming treatment.
Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.
Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.
Finasteride and dutasteride can stop hair loss and improve skin, with some users experiencing increased libido and harder erections. However, some report side effects like softer erections and brain fog.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.