July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that over 26% of patients using Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F experienced adverse events, highlighting the need for better strategies to manage these risks.
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” In this study, a patient with cystic fibrosis developed iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to impaired clearance of budesonide from concurrent itraconazole use, highlighting the need for regular monitoring in such combination therapies.
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June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of insulin-sensitizing agent metformin for treating PCOS in adolescents, noting potential benefits but emphasizing the need for more rigorous trials due to current study limitations.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne was the most common dermatological manifestation in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome, particularly those with a specific combination of symptoms, showing distinct variations in serum hormonal and metabolic parameters.