October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.
26 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
24 citations,
April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
67 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” SCD1 is crucial for skin health and overall energy balance.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Nutrients” Personalized diets, like the Mediterranean Diet and low carb diets, can help manage PCOS symptoms in obese women, and probiotics may enhance weight loss and improve metabolic health. More research is needed to find the best diet strategies.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.
January 2024 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
53 citations,
September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
21 citations,
August 2011 in “Body Image” Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.
38 citations,
January 2011 in “Endocrine Journal” Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.
16 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.
13 citations,
December 2016 in “PubMed” People with a common type of hair loss have higher stress levels in their body, and treatments that reduce this stress could help.
3 citations,
August 2015 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” Married women with type 2 diabetes had a surprisingly low infertility rate, suggesting type 2 diabetes and PCOS may be different conditions.
2 citations,
March 2012 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” The body's change of testosterone into DHT is not necessary for testosterone's muscle and sexual effects.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain skin proteins can form anchoring structures without the protein AMACO.
1 citations,
October 1974 in “Postgraduate medicine” New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.
January 2024 in “Future science OA” Loss of the Y chromosome and UTY gene activity increases cancer risk in men.
May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.
89 citations,
December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
62 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinical Medicine” Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
61 citations,
June 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.
44 citations,
June 2012 in “Endocrinology” High levels of androgens during early development may cause PCOS-like symptoms.
28 citations,
November 2014 in “Current Diabetes Reports” Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms.
May 2019 in “Paediatrics and child health” The document concludes that personalized treatment, including lifestyle changes and medication, is essential for managing PCOS in teenagers, while also addressing their psychological well-being.
99 citations,
August 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
91 citations,
May 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.