research Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
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research Diagnosis of an Indistinct Leydig Cell Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research Spironolactone Therapy in Hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
research Association Between Stress and Bilateral Symmetrical Alopecia in Free-Ranging Formosan Macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan
Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
research Severe Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in a 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research To Study Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in a Fragile X Carrier Female Successfully Treated with Local Testosterone Application
Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.
research Significant Effects of Mild Endogenous Hormonal Changes in Humans: Considerations for Low-Dose Testing
Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.
research Sequential Estrogen-Progestin Addition to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Suppression for the Chronic Treatment of Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: A Pilot Study
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Associations Between Genetically Predicted Sex and Growth Hormones and Facial Aging in the UK Biobank: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Regulating certain sex hormones may help delay facial aging.
research Laparoscopic Extirpation of Adrenal Gland Ganglioneuroma Incidentally Diagnosed During Evaluation for Patchy Alopecia Areata in an Adolescent Boy
A boy's hair loss improved after tumor removal and vitamin D treatment, but hair loss returned despite normal vitamin D and no tumor regrowth.
research Postmenopausal Ovarian Hyperthecosis Associated with Rapid Testosterone Excess
Removing both ovaries can treat increased testosterone and related symptoms in postmenopausal women with ovarian hyperthecosis.
research Clinical Symptoms and Sex Steroid Measurements in Domestic Ferrets (Mustela Putorius Furo) with Hyperadrenocorticism
Neutered ferrets often develop hyperadrenocorticism, with symptoms like hair loss and lethargy, and androstenedione is a key indicator for diagnosis.
research Can Gut Flora Changes Be New Biomarkers for Depression?
Gut flora changes could potentially indicate depression, but more research is needed.
research Sexual Desire in a Sample of Married Egyptian Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
research Use of Oral Contraceptives in the Management of Acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Revisited
PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.
research Effect of Acupressure on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.
research Ovarian Hilus Cell Hyperplasia and Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor in a Patient with Postmenopausal Virilization: A Rare Case Report
A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.
research A Unique Case of Isolated Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate Secreting Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report with Review of the Literature
A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
research Left Ventricular Myocardial Mass Index and Its Correlates as an Early Marker of Cardiovascular Risk Among Nonobese Normotensive Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Cross-Sectional Study
Nonobese, normotensive Indian women with PCOS may have a higher risk of heart problems linked to inflammation and insulin resistance.
research When Acne, Hirsutism, and Menstrual Irregularities Are More Than PCOS
Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Diabetes, Ovarian Tumor, Hyperparathyroidism, and Papillary Cancer: A Chance Association?
The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.
research Effects of Parthenolide on Androgenetic Alopecia in Mice and Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.
research First Case of V281+I172N/V281L CYP21A2 Genotype Associated with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report from Southern Italy
New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Hypothyroidism Versus Hyperthyroidism in Two Cats: The Culprit for Miliary Dermatitis Versus Growth Retardation
One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.