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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between insulin regulation and hyperandrogenemia in polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting potential benefits of insulin-lowering treatments for ovarian function but reporting no definitive results for hair-related symptoms.
July 2021 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This case study reports that a 9-year-old Vietnamese male's impaired fasting glucose and hyperinsulinemia resolved after one year on a high fat, low carb diet, although his hair loss showed no recovery.
This study found that abnormal carbohydrate metabolism linked to increased serum fasting insulin levels is associated with 20% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, and these women exhibit more symptoms compared to those with normal insulin levels.
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April 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” 380 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses various potential risk factors and possible therapeutic interventions for polycystic ovary syndrome, including the modulation of gut microbiota, but reports no new findings.