13 citations
,
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review describes the dermatological uses of the contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate for conditions linked to high androgen levels and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
,
September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review analyzes how androgens impact sexual desire and reproductive behaviors, emphasizing molecular interactions, but provides no new clinical results.
12 citations
,
August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” This study found that physician knowledge of thromboembolism risk associated with cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol was generally high, although it varied for complex or less common topics.
12 citations
,
May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that in adults over 25, stress from lifestyle changes, sensitive skin, stopping oral contraceptives, and the use of full-coverage foundations were associated with increased severity of acne.
12 citations
,
January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” This review discusses treatment strategies for PCOS, focusing on using insulin-sensitizing medications alongside weight reduction and exercise to improve hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism, and reports no new results.
12 citations
,
May 2005 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” This review discusses the causes and treatment strategies for hirsutism, emphasizing that combination therapy targeting androgen suppression and hair removal techniques is most effective; no new clinical results are reported.
12 citations
,
October 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
11 citations
,
April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review highlights that Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinylestradiol is highly effective for treating severe acne and hirsutism in women with hyperandrogenism, and it also provides benefits for cycle control and mood improvement, according to the analysis of 78 studies.
11 citations
,
November 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This case collection reports that 15% azelaic acid gel can be effectively used as a monotherapy to treat mild-to-moderate adult female acne.
11 citations
,
June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses recent advancements in female contraception and covers topics like adapted regimens, non-invasive sterilization, and the promise of new methods, but it reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
,
May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review explores the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing a systematic approach to uncovering its causes and recommending combination therapies for effective management, but presents no new results.
11 citations
,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This review discusses the relationship between acne, body hair, and androgenic stimulation in adolescent girls, emphasizing treatment decisions based on disease severity rather than endocrine findings.
10 citations
,
November 2024 in “Cureus” This systematic review identified several factors contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, including insulin resistance, obesity, inflammation markers, and microbiota alterations linked to elevated trimethylamine-N-oxide levels.
10 citations
,
January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment options for adult acne, highlighting the need for tailored management in specific populations, but reports no new findings.
10 citations
,
January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” This review discusses the effects and selection criteria of different progestogens in various treatments but reports no direct clinical comparisons of their metabolic effects.
10 citations
,
June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article discusses the diverse symptoms and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing diligent management of its metabolic component, but reports no new findings.
10 citations
,
January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” This article reviews the differential diagnosis of mild hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls, discussing potential causes such as PCOS and nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia, but presents no new data.
9 citations
,
June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This source suggests that spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, is underutilized in dermatology despite evidence showing its potential benefits for female acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, and female androgenetic alopecia, noting its long-term safety and reduced need for additional testing in young women.
9 citations
,
May 2015 in “Cardiology Clinics” This review discusses the timing and management of dyslipidemia screening around pregnancy and emphasizes dietary, exercise, and glycemic interventions during pregnancy without reporting new clinical outcomes.
9 citations
,
April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the use of hormonal therapies for managing acne vulgaris in adult women and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the chronic and severe nature of acne in this population.
9 citations
,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical findings; it highlights associated health risks and recommended treatments.
9 citations
,
November 2013 in “Presse Medicale” This article discusses clinical features and treatment options for hyperandrogenism in women and does not report new findings, highlighting current practices in diagnosis and management.
9 citations
,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review examines the causes, assessment, and treatment options for hirsutism but presents no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on managing this condition.
9 citations
,
January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses the regulation of hair growth, causes of excessive androgen secretion, and current safe solutions for hyperandrogenism manifestations in women but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
,
September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the role of dermatologists in diagnosing and treating PCOS-related dermatological manifestations, emphasizing the importance of early intervention to enhance patients' quality of life, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
,
January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review evaluates therapies for hyperandrogenism, highlighting cyproterone acetate as the preferred treatment due to its potency and tolerability in managing symptoms in women.
7 citations
,
January 2019 in “Headache” This source suggests that migraine prevalence increases in transgender women using oestrogen and decreases in transgender men using testosterone, with high oral oestrogen doses in transgender women potentially linked to aura risk.
7 citations
,
January 2014 in “Rinshō shinkeigaku” This report describes two cases of stroke associated with finasteride use for male-pattern hair loss, suggesting a potential link to thrombosis due to increased estrone and estradiol levels.
7 citations
,
January 1992 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” This review discusses the unique challenges of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescents and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
,
April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” This article reviews the causes and management of hirsutism, reports no new results, and emphasizes that prolonged pharmaceutical treatment is necessary for improvement.