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June 2012 in “Endocrine” PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
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November 1999 in “Fertility and Sterility” Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
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May 2013 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.
August 2024 in “Medicine” Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Diagnosing and managing Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome is complex due to genetic differences and varied symptoms.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have unhealthy blood lipid levels, which could signal other health issues.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
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February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher Galectin-3 levels are linked to insulin resistance and may predict androgenetic alopecia severity.
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February 2000 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Valid method measures finasteride in plasma, simple, fast, and affordable.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.
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