53 citations,
December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.
21 citations,
February 1988 in “Toxicology” High doses of TCB cause severe health issues in marmoset monkeys.
11 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.
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April 1999 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and mineral metabolism.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.
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August 2022 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” The new rodent model successfully mimics non-lean human PCOS symptoms.
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December 2005 in “Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism” Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
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August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
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January 2010 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
27 citations,
August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Early recognition and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease is crucial to improve survival and health outcomes.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
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November 2023 in “Journal of ovarian research” Agaricus subrufescens improves ovarian function and biochemical health in rats with PCOS.
January 2014 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
16 citations,
September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
46 citations,
September 2014 in “Steroids” Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Baldness may be linked to heart disease, but the evidence isn't strong enough to consider it a major risk factor.
317 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
18 citations,
June 1998 in “Circulation” Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
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2 citations,
June 2021 in “Medicine” High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
33 citations,
September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.
21 citations,
November 2015 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
115 citations,
August 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.