4 citations,
July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” The review concludes that more research is needed to better improve the health outcomes for people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
4 citations,
February 2019 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Chromium salts may help with insulin sensitivity in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their overall effectiveness and safety.
30 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” The document concludes that women with PCOS need a comprehensive care model that covers reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health to improve their quality of life.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Too much male hormone in mothers can negatively affect the sexual behavior of both male and female baby mice.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.
57 citations,
December 2018 in “JAMA Surgery” Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
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5 citations,
February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
308 citations,
December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
6 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
9 citations,
July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
3 citations,
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.
25 citations,
June 2017 in “Neuropharmacology” Increasing TSPO in the brain reduces anxiety and depression.
12 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of patient-reported outcomes” Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.
37 citations,
January 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with Major Depressive Disorder have a higher chance of getting Alopecia Areata, and vice versa; antidepressants may lower this risk.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.
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110 citations,
April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
October 2004 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.
110 citations,
August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
1 citations,
January 2022 Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol improve hormonal and physical symptoms in teenage girls with PCOS.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Brain and behavior” Spironolactone improved cognitive performance and early sleep quality but not manic symptoms, appetite, or body weight in bipolar disorder when added to sodium valproate.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride (Propecia) may cause depression and suicidal thoughts; stop use and inform a healthcare professional if symptoms develop.
7 citations,
August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
114 citations,
January 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 can cause over 50 long-term symptoms, with fatigue and headache being the most common.