January 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a detailed guide on managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and is useful for physicians.
[object Object] September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased, highlighting the need for better patient discussions.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” The HSD3B1 variant increases hair loss risk in overweight women with PCOS.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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February 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.
15 citations,
August 2010 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
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June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.
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February 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
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February 1985 in “Fertility and sterility” Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
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March 1984 in “Fertility and sterility” Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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December 1997 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.
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November 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
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August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
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September 1979 in “Fertility and sterility” Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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July 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
44 citations,
June 1985 in “Fertility and sterility” Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
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April 1997 in “Fertility and sterility” Clomiphene citrate can reverse low hormone levels and symptoms in male runners with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
24 citations,
October 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” The combination therapy reduced hirsutism in women with PCOD and was well-tolerated.
17 citations,
February 1989 in “Fertility and sterility” Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
16 citations,
September 1990 in “Fertility and sterility” Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
14 citations,
January 1990 in “Fertility and Sterility” Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.
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August 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
10 citations,
December 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.