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research Anthropometric Characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Their Associations with Insulin Resistance and Lipid Profile

4 citations , June 2021 in “Applied Sciences”

This study found that women with PCOS had higher body fat and worse insulin resistance than non-PCOS women, with body composition influencing metabolic profiles independently of PCOS status.

research Steroid Cell Tumours: Rare Ovarian Tumours that Cause Hyperandrogenaemia in Postmenopausal Women

December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

This case series detailed three postmenopausal women with ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting that such tumors may present asymptomatically or with virilization, and found surgery effectively normalized androgen levels, with distinctive imaging features aiding diagnosis.

research The Lipid Profiles in Different Characteristics of Women with PCOS and the Interaction Between Dyslipidemia and Metabolic Disorder States: A Retrospective Study in Chinese Population

91 citations , July 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

This study reported that Chinese women with PCOS exhibited diverse lipid profiles based on different characteristics, which may help understand their increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

research Role of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) in PCOS patient

3 citations , August 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

This study found that women with PCOS had significantly elevated plasma levels of PAI-1, which correlated with insulin resistance and obesity.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Insights Into Etiology, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

April 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery”

This review discusses the management of polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the benefits of an integrative approach combining lifestyle, pharmacological, and herbal treatments, but reports no new research findings.

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community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001).

297 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

484 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.

community Insulins impact on androgen levels

16 upvotes 4 years ago

Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.

community DHT is NOT very important for adults, is it?

124 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced negative side effects, including low libido and lack of motivation, after using finasteride for hair loss and felt better after stopping it. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, while some reported no side effects, showing varied individual responses.

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