research Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50): Development and Psychometric Properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
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research Hormonal Therapies for Acne
Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.
research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Efficacy of Combination Therapy of Inositols, Antioxidants, and Vitamins in Obese and Non-Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Observational Study
The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research The Modified Ferriman-Gallwey Score and Hirsutism Among Filipino Women
An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone for Women in the Peri- or Postmenopausal Phase
DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
research Testosterone Target Therapy: Focus on Immune Response, Controversies, and Clinical Implications in Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
research 5α-Reductase Isozymes and Aromatase mRNA Levels in Plucked Hair from Young Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors: Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research Characterization of Metabolic Changes in the Phenotypes of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Large Mediterranean Population from Sicily
Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.
research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
research Current Technique of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Follicular unit hair transplantation is the standard method for natural-looking hair restoration in androgenic alopecia.
research Chapter 17: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research High Circulating Estrone and Low Testosterone Correlate with Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Men with Advanced Liver Disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southeastern Spain: A Case-Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
research Formulation of Chloroaluminum Phthalocyanine Incorporated into PS-b-PAA Diblock Copolymer Nanomicelles
The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
research PCOS: Update and Diagnostic Approach
The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
research Management of Endocrine Disease: Hyperandrogenic States in Women - Pitfalls in Laboratory Diagnosis
Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
research Determining the Normal Cut-Off Levels for Hyperandrogenemia in Chinese Women of Reproductive Age
Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.
research Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Assessment of Anogenital Distance as a Diagnostic Tool in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.
research Hirsutism II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research Promoting Axonal Regeneration Through Exosomes: An Update of Recent Findings on Exosomal PTEN and mTOR Modifiers
Exosomes help nerve fibers grow by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
research Gynecologic and Andrologic Dermatology and the Metabolic Syndrome
Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.
research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
research Accuracy of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Total Follicle Count to Diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Reproductive Women
AMH is a good marker for diagnosing PCOS, but global standards are needed.