research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with High BMI Tend to Have Functional Disorders of Androgen Excess: A Prospective Study
Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
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research Nesfatin-1 and Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated with Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Values and Heart Rate in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
research Hirsutism in Women: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.
research A Comparative Study of a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist and Finasteride on Idiopathic Hirsutism
Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.
research Usefulness of a 12-Month Treatment with Finasteride in Idiopathic and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Hirsutism
research The Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Women’s Quality of Life: Nursing Guidelines
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lowers women's quality of life, especially mentally and socially, but nursing guidelines can improve their understanding of the condition.
research Correlation Between Biochemical and Clinical Hyperandrogenism Parameters in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to Age
The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.
research Is There Any Association Between Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss?
Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism are related to female pattern hair loss severity, but biochemical markers are not.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Enhancing Beard Growth in Transgender Individuals Assigned Female at Birth on Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
research Deciphering Gynecological Pathologies in Women With Acne and Alopecia: An Imaging Experience
Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Acanthosis Nigricans in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
research Metabolic, Reproductive Outcomes and Side Effects After the Administration of 100 mg Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Women with an Adequate Ovarian Reserve
Taking 100 mg of DHEA daily for 16 weeks did not change metabolic and reproductive health significantly but increased certain ovarian markers with minimal side effects.
research Ovaries Reveal Their Inner Testes: A Case of Tumorous Hyperandrogenism
A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
research The Clinical Differences in 2:4 Finger Ratios of Hirsute Women
Women with excessive hair growth tend to have shorter index and ring fingers compared to others.
research Comparison of Disease Severity and Ultrasonographic Abdominal Subcutaneous Fatty Tissue Thickness in Hirsute Women
Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
research Virilizing Adrenocortical Tumor: A Case Report
The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Hirsutism in a 73-Year-Old Woman: Careful Re-Evaluation of Normal Imaging Findings May Lead to a Rare Diagnosis
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
research Does Finasteride, As Well As Metformin, Improve Insulin Resistance In PCOS?
Both finasteride and metformin effectively treat PCOS by reducing hormone levels and insulin resistance.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and/or Acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Severe Hirsutism: Results of a Double-Blind Dose-Ranging Study
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.
research Antihirsutism Activity of Fennel (Fruits of Foeniculum Vulgare) Extract – A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study
Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
research The Investigation and Management of Hirsutism
The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.
research Effect of Body Mass Index on Phenotypic Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Singapore Women: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study
High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent Girls
PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist and Estrogen Replacement Therapy
The combination therapy reduced hirsutism in women with PCOD and was well-tolerated.
research Approach to Androgen Excess in Women: Clinical and Biochemical Insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adult Women
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can affect skin, fertility, and metabolism, and treatment is tailored to individual needs.