January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
6 citations,
June 2017 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.
19 citations,
July 2013 in “The obstetrician & gynaecologist” The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
12 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
989 citations,
August 2007 in “The Lancet” PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
11 citations,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
11 citations,
November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
1 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
17 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
4 citations,
October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
39 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
19 citations,
January 2013 in “Pediatrics in review” The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.
12 citations,
November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
29 citations,
February 2018 in “Genetics research international” Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.
19 citations,
May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
24 citations,
November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
222 citations,
January 2014 in “International journal of reproductive medicine” Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
11 citations,
July 2016 in “Endocrinology” Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
21 citations,
July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.
22 citations,
September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Curēus” Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.
8 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
60 citations,
May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.