7 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review discusses perceptions and side effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and emphasizes the importance of educating teens to enhance compliance; it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 1996 in “PubMed” This study found that common side effects leading to premature removal of the Norplant contraceptive implant included uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, and headaches, suggesting the need for improved pre-insertion counseling and screening.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” This case report suggests that PCOS can present with virilization and rapidly increasing testosterone levels, and highlights oral contraceptives' effectiveness in managing hyperandrogenism in such cases.
1 citations
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June 1987 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that despite a high incidence of side effects, patients generally tolerated spironolactone while benefiting from its treatment effects for acne and hirsutism.
50 citations
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February 2007 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the clinical manifestations and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to manage symptoms effectively, but it reports no new clinical results.