research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Due to Endogenous Testosterone Production in a Woman
Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
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research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Associated Complications in Iranian Women: A Meta-Analysis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is not very common among Iranian women, but it's important to prevent it because of the risk of heart disease and infertility.
research Metabolic Syndrome – A New Definition and Management Guidelines: A Joint Position Paper by Various Polish Medical Societies
The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
research Eating Disorders: Progress and Challenges
Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.
research Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of a Patient with Hirsutism
A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
research The Feminism and Psychology Undergraduate Prize 1999: Prizewinning Entry
The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
research Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Androgenic Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Implications for Patient Compliance
Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
research Postmenopausal Virilization After Spousal Use of Topical Androgens
A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
research Effect of Metformin Using 2-Hour Postload Insulin for Measuring Insulin Resistance in Taiwanese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
research Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Woman with an Adrenal Nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research Improving Rural Nurse Practitioner Knowledge About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Through Continuing Education
Continuing education programs significantly increased rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about PCOS.
research Severe Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in a 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Advanced Research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a complex condition that can lead to serious health issues, but early diagnosis and treatment can reduce these risks.
research Nutrease Powder - Nature’s Blend of Dietary Protein Nutrients to Maintain Optimum Health in PCOS Disease
Nutrease powder, a high-protein, low-carb supplement, can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, regulate periods, improve ovulation, and restore fertility.
research Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Lipid Metabolism
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.
research Gastrointestinal Physiology in Obesity
Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.
research Coconut Leaf Vermiwash as a Component of Organic Farming for Sustaining Soil Health and Fertility
Coconut leaf vermiwash improves soil health and crop yields in organic farming.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: An Overview
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
research Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Men from the 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
research Body Mass Index Is Associated With Increased Risk Of Aggressive And Decreased Risk Of Non-Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Hirsutism
The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Androgen Receptor Antagonists Structure-Activity Relationships
Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.