5 citations
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September 2021 in “Southern African Journal of Hiv Medicine” The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews the diverse and interrelated consequences of obesity on physical, metabolic, reproductive, psychosocial, and economic health without reporting any new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study found that cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility exhibited significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, and hematological measures, indicating moderate microcytic, hypochromic anemia.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This source discusses the increasing prevalence of infertility and the importance of the partnership between patients and reproductive specialists, highlighting advanced treatment options like medication, surgery, and assisted reproductive technologies to help couples achieve pregnancy.
This review evaluates the literature on the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and therapeutic potential of Darmana Turki (Artemisia maritima L.) and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2018 in “Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University)” This study identified putative causal mutations for PCOS among first-degree relatives, although functional analysis of a specific GDF9 mutation was unsuccessful.
January 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride may be a promising treatment for recurrent priapism in sickle cell anemia.
June 1998 in “Pathophysiology” This summary offers an overview of selenium's forms, its biological roles, and dietary sources, but reports no specific research findings.
June 1998 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This document by the AACE and AES provides a 2015 summary of best practices for diagnosing and managing PCOS, emphasizing clinical assessment and treatment options but reports no new clinical results.
This article reviews the contraceptive agent Depo-Provera, discussing its effectiveness, potential side effects, and safety concerns, but reports no new clinical results.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome focusing on metabolic subtypes and reports no clinical results.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
August 2025 in “DS Reviews of Research in Life Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed significantly higher levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls, indicating a possible link between these biomarkers and PCOS.
1540 citations
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
30 citations
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January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the evidence for post-finasteride syndrome as a condition potentially induced by finasteride and dutasteride, associating them with sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in a subset of men, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” This review discusses the cosmetic and health implications of hirsutism and highlights its potential link to serious underlying disorders, but it presents no new clinical findings.
January 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” This book provides a comprehensive guide to managing polycystic ovary syndrome, detailing its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term health implications without presenting new clinical results.
26 citations
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July 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Fertility and sterility” This position statement from the Androgen Excess-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society highlights the need to address the overlooked behavioral and psychosocial issues like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders in women with PCOS, emphasizing the lack of adequate evidence-based treatments for these challenges.
January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses rare and controversial conditions like painful nocturnal erections and post-finasteride syndrome, calling attention to these issues but providing no new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found a 6.39% prevalence of PCOS among women at a medical institute in India, with high rates of infertility and menstrual irregularities suggesting the need for early diagnosis and management.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article reviews the impact of aging and related urologic conditions on male fertility, highlighting the effects of various treatments on sperm parameters and recommending pre-treatment counseling for fertility preservation. It reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
20 citations
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April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this laboratory study with rats, treatment with finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and fertility parameters, with a 30-day recovery period proving insufficient to fully restore sperm function and fertility.
12 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses various genetic and acquired skin diseases that can affect male fertility, highlighting the clinical management challenges and reports no new research findings.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” This study reviews the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 may impact male fertility, noting potential disruptions in spermatogenesis and hormone secretion, and underscores the need for follow-up in recovered men.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that iron deficiency was common in both women with hair loss and control subjects, with no higher incidence in the hair loss group.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the progress in hair biology research, including advancements in understanding androgen action, hair follicle stem cells, and autoimmune mechanisms in alopecia, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Fatwa Management and Research” This study identified three main ethical concerns regarding stem cell use from an Islamic perspective in Malaysia, focusing on embryonic stem cells, aesthetic applications, and therapeutic medicine.