6 citations
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October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that relatives of women with symptoms of oligo-amenorrhoea and hirsutism experienced higher rates of hirsutism, menstrual disorders, infertility, childlessness, diabetes, and hypertension compared to relatives of symptomless women.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that postmenopausal women with a history of hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea have a higher prevalence of several comorbidities, including heart and respiratory diseases, than those without these reproductive history markers.
6 citations
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November 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with acne and oligomenorrhea have higher levels of biologically active testosterone compared to those with acne and normal menstrual cycles.
5 citations
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July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel appeared effective in temporarily treating ovarian hyperandrogenism in adolescents, with reductions in hormone levels and ovarian volume observed.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” This study found that oligo-amenorrhea/menstrual irregularity in women is associated with an increased risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and myocardial infarction, while evidence linking hyperandrogenism or polycystic ovaries to cardiovascular disease remains mixed or unexplored.
