55 citations
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study suggests that ultrasound and color Doppler analyses may enhance the differential diagnosis of GnRH-dependent precocious puberty in girls with premature breast development or pubic hair growth.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinología y Nutrición” This article discusses PCOS in adolescents and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term health complications, noting increasing adolescent obesity may worsen symptoms.
September 2025 in “Revista de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Americana” This study observed that 30.4% of women at an American University clinic in Nicaragua were diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which is higher than international estimates of 8-13%.
December 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that clinical and biochemical markers of hyperandrogenism were more common in post-adolescent and early adult-onset acne among women than in adolescent acne.