25 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
5 citations,
July 1988 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Diphencyprone therapy can effectively treat severe hair loss in motivated patients.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
October 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” PSA might help diagnose PCOS and related skin issues, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
May 2024 in “The Lancet” Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS have worse physical health but similar mental health compared to those without PCOS.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
10 citations,
May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
97 citations,
July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
June 2022 in “Biomedical reports” STK11 gene variations do not predict how well metformin will work for PCOS, but may affect hair loss and excess hair growth.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New CRISPR/Cas9 variants and nanotechnology-based delivery methods are improving cancer treatment, but choosing the best variant and overcoming certain limitations remain challenges.
7 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The type of PCOS a woman has doesn't strongly predict her skin or metabolic symptoms; obesity is a more important factor.
14 citations,
July 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.
June 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Acta crystallographica. Section B, Structural science, crystal engineering and materials./Acta crystallographica. Section B, Structural science, crystal engineering and materials” A new platinum complex was made and studied, which might help fight cancer better.
166 citations,
March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences and Research” Resistance training improved BMI and menstrual regularity more in women with PCOS than aerobic training.
June 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Fertility and Sterility” Chromium picolinate was better tolerated than metformin for PCOS with fewer side effects.
4 citations,
June 2019 in “Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia” Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism” Many infertile women with PCOS in Central Vietnam have metabolic or insulin resistance syndrome, with obesity and older age increasing the risk.
4 citations,
December 2012 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
8 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.
April 2011 in “Global journal of health science” Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.
6 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
18 citations,
April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.