39 citations
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews evidence on hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and evaluates therapeutic responses to insulin-lowering agents, reporting no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study reported that women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher rates of clinically significant insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness than women without the condition, highlighting the need for sleep disorder screening in this population.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” This study observed that electro-acupuncture reduced global DNA methylation and DNMT3b expression in a PCOS-like rat model, suggesting a role of hypothalamic DNA methylation in PCOS development and treatment.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found that unexplained liver damage in PCOS patients may involve iron metabolism and the miR-761-hepcidin/GPX4 axis, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” This paper describes the development of diagnostic criteria for several enduring sexual dysfunction conditions following the use of certain medications, highlighting common sexual and non-sexual symptoms.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This paper discusses the adverse effects of finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and depression, and suggests that treatment customization based on individual factors like hand preference and sexual orientation could improve outcomes and reduce these side effects.
8 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This review discusses the impact of testosterone therapy on postmenopausal women's sexual function and well-being but notes a lack of long-term safety studies and debates on defining androgen insufficiency.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The authors concluded that incorporating routine endocrinology consultations into transplant care could address CNI-related endocrine toxicities, but prospective studies are needed to assess the impact on graft and patient survival.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that 11-oxygenated androgens were higher in women with PCOS compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism, with no difference from controls, and higher Bisphenol A levels in obese women with PCOS may worsen metabolic issues.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” This study found that women with PCOS and amenorrhea have a higher prevalence of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and dyslipidemia compared to those with oligomenorrhea or eumenorrhea, suggesting that menstrual dysfunction severity could be an indicator of heightened cardiometabolic risk in these women.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The study observed that women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more impaired sexual functions and are more often homosexually or bisexually oriented than those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Cureus” This review discusses the association between polycystic ovarian syndrome and hypertension, highlighting evidence of metabolic factors influencing this potential link and stressing the need for further research in this area.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its complex symptoms, highlighting treatment strategies focused on managing symptoms and reducing complications but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article discusses the systematic diagnostic evaluation of secondary amenorrhea and provides guidance for referral considerations; it reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” This study reviews the current understanding of psychiatric disorders in women with PCOS, finding links to the gut-brain axis, neurotransmitter and neuroendocrine dysfunction, and suggests the need for routine mental health screening in these patients.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study observed that adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception method and believe identifying information about donors should be accessible.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, women with PCOS were at higher risk of depression, particularly those with morbid obesity, but other symptoms like elevated testosterone and skin manifestations were not linked to increased depression risk.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review examines the effects of antiandrogens on female reproductive systems, particularly regarding environmental endocrine disruptors, and presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses the potential of acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for PCOS, highlighting experimental evidence of its positive effects on reproductive and metabolic function, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This report describes a case of severe hair loss with accompanying thyroid issues and eczema that improved noticeably after individualized homeopathic treatment, following unsuccessful previous methods, as observed at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic.
October 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” This study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy was independently associated with an increased incidence of non-scarring hair loss, including telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia, in adults but not alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, impaired sexual function among Iranian women with infertility was linked to higher sexual distress, especially when comorbid PCOS was present, affecting the relationship between sexual pain and distress.
April 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” In this study of infertile Indonesian women with PCOS, researchers found no correlation between hirsutism, body measurements, and sexual dysfunction scores, but noted that hirsutism may be linked to higher anxiety levels.
February 2024 in “Journal of Health Science and Medical Therapy” This review discusses the role of ADAM 17 in gynecological disorders, particularly PCOS, and suggests its potential for therapeutic intervention, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” This study suggests that post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction share potential etiopathogenetic mechanisms involving brain modulators, neurotransmitters, and gut microbiota, although more research is needed to understand these conditions fully.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, prenatal androgen exposure was linked to altered sexual behaviors in both male and female mice, with specific effects on mounting and lordosis behaviors.
May 2020 in “International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This article reviews the medical history and symptoms related to hyperandrogenism in patients, but reports no new clinical findings.