45 citations
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the potential hormonal and metabolic factors influencing hidradenitis suppurativa and highlights the need for further research to explore hormonal dysregulation's role in the disease.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” In this study of premenopausal Iranian women with hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome was a common cause and frequently associated with menstrual irregularity, while elevated androgens or hyperandrogenic conditions were also observed.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review explores the potential impact of hormonal changes during aging on benign prostate hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the hypothesis of a male PCOS-equivalent but reports no new clinical results.
42 citations
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review explores the potential (neuro-)endocrine influences on hair follicle epithelial stem cell biology and emphasizes the need for more systematic research, but it provides no new empirical results.
This article reviews the role of hormones in human penis development and associated conditions due to hormonal imbalances, but reports no new findings, suggesting hormone replacement can manage some conditions.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Nutrients” This joint consensus statement from several Polish professional associations discusses strategies for improving obesity treatment and enhancing primary care's role in managing obesity, with no new empirical data reported.
2152 citations
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November 2013 in “Urologia Internationalis” This study reviews the significant prevalence of organic etiologies, especially vascular causes, in erectile dysfunction among men under 40 and emphasizes thorough evaluation and consideration of treatment options like exercise and PDE-5 inhibitors.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that 32.5% of reproductive-age women in Sichuan, China, had acne, with significant associations between acne and conditions such as PCOS and hyperandrogenism.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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May 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the genetic and androgenic factors influencing the development of androgenetic alopecia and reports no new findings; the authors highlight a need for further research into the underlying mechanisms.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a deep learning-based tool to quantify individual hair fibers in mice, revealing distinct hair phenotypes linked to hormonal, genetic, and age-related factors, and suggesting its potential for new diagnostic methods through hair analysis.
131 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to its diverse symptoms, and reports no new results.
76 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the hormonal and genetic factors influencing acne development, emphasizing the role of androgens and insulin signaling but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks” This review discusses the interplay between endocrinology and dermatology in PCOS, highlighting the roles of hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation in related skin conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” This paper reviews the endocrinological aspects of hirsutism, focusing on the role of androgens in excessive hair growth and the related disorders, without presenting new findings.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
68 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” This review discusses the emerging "endocrine phenotype" of COVID-19, highlighting the implications for managing diabetes, obesity, vitamin D deficiency, and other endocrine conditions in affected patients.
5 citations
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April 2013 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review discusses the prevalence and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women, particularly noting gaps in understanding its presence in adolescents, and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2021 in “Facta Universitatis” This review discusses the current understanding of prolactin's role in female reproductive health and the diagnosis and treatment of hyperprolactinaemia but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2017 in “Cardiologia Croatica” This review discusses the components and risks of metabolic syndrome and emphasizes lifestyle changes as a primary treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that intrauterine PRP infusion is a safe and effective treatment for patients with refractory thin endometrium and implantation failures, with the improvement primarily driven by the angiogenic cytokines in PRP.
This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Algerian women, with recommendations for thorough endocrinologic evaluations.
29 citations
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May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” This review examines menopause's endocrinology, treatment history, and associated changes, noting key issues for midwife management but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” This study of monozygotic transgender male twins observed that consistent hormone therapy led to physical changes such as deepening voice and increased facial/body hair, with no reported mood-related adverse effects.
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that older men in North America had longer infertility durations and were more likely to have partners who underwent IVF, with age impacting referral patterns and substance use behaviors.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the latest findings presented at the 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies, covering advances in hair follicle biology, genetic bases for hair disorders, and potential new therapeutic approaches, but it reports no original study results.
7 citations
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July 2004 in “Endocrine practice” This case report highlights how persistent hyperphosphatemia, albeit often overlooked, can precede clinical acromegaly symptoms in women, complicating diagnosis due to overlapping features with oral contraceptive use and polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study observed that American men seeking reproductive urology evaluation were older, more obese, and had a longer duration of infertility than Canadian men, with significant lifestyle and referral differences between the countries.
March 2026 in “PubMed Central” This study reports that the prevalence of female pattern hair loss increases with age, affecting 12% of women by age 29, 25% by age 50, and 41% to 50% by age 70 and older, with risk factors including genetics and certain endocrinological conditions.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, COC treatment led to greater improvements in sex hormone, endocrine factor, and metabolic levels among PCOS patients compared to those who did not receive the treatment.