45 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This article reviews the use of cross-sex hormonal therapy in transmen and reports that it is reasonably safe, suggesting monitoring should be frequent initially but can be less frequent over time.
40 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the pharmacologic properties, mechanisms, dosing options, and adverse effects of systemic glucocorticosteroids in dermatology, but reports no new findings.
39 citations
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews evidence on hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and evaluates therapeutic responses to insulin-lowering agents, reporting no new clinical findings.
34 citations
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” This review discusses normal menstrual variations and common menstrual disorders in adolescent girls, focusing on symptoms, evaluation, and management, but does not present new clinical results.
31 citations
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December 2023 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and inflammation, highlighting various inflammatory markers, but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Patient education and counseling” This study explored the challenges faced by both clinicians and women with polycystic ovary syndrome in managing the condition, highlighting issues with treatment options, misinformation, and differing expectations in care.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review explores hair signs related to nutrition disorders, such as thin and dyspigmented hair, without presenting new clinical findings; the authors highlight unknowns regarding underlying causes.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with severe hair loss from childhood irradiation for tinea capitis were at a higher risk of developing psychosocial symptoms, including depression, compared to men.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This research found that the Hair & Scalp CARE questionnaire is an effective tool for assessing the impact of scalp and hair condition on psychological wellbeing, and suggests healthier hair and scalp are linked to lower stress and better sleep.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Osh State University” This review highlights the significant risks posed by mercury to the endocrine system, including disruptions in hormone synthesis and regulation, stress response, and potential reproductive dysfunction, while noting the need for further research on dose-response relationships and long-term impacts.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the potential of TCM medicinal foods for managing post-COVID disorders and suggests they could provide a safe and efficient long-term therapy due to their milder nature.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that 24.7% of female medical students were diagnosed with PCOS, significantly affecting their academic success and social interactions due to symptoms like BMI abnormalities and acne, suggesting that educators should enhance support and awareness to address these challenges.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This paper discusses the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lean polycystic ovary syndrome patients due to their unique risks, but reports no new results.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” This case report describes a 7.5-year-old girl with precocious puberty displaying significant secondary sexual development and advanced bone age, treated monthly with Leuprolide.
December 2021 in “Journal of oncology research reviews & reports” This article discusses the treatment options for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome and notes the need for further research to improve patient management.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
257 citations
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the various phenotypes and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its complex pathophysiology and associated health risks, and reports no new clinical results.
58 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that male pattern baldness in European males is strongly heritable and associated with genetic markers linked to earlier puberty, bone density, and pancreatic function.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that dutasteride is more potent than finasteride as a dual receptor dihydrotestosterone blocker for treating androgenetic alopecia and shares a similar safety profile in terms of fertility, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that Myoinositol and D-chiro inositol treatment improved fertility outcomes in women with PCOS, particularly in Phenotypes A and D, but larger studies are needed to confirm these results.
October 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” This study on women aged 18–40 with polycystic ovary syndrome reported that a three-month treatment involving dietary changes, oral contraceptives, fertility drugs, and supplements significantly improved ovulation, menstrual regularity, BMI, and reduced hirsutism, acne, and certain immune factors compared to pre-treatment and control groups.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study determined that men taking finasteride 1 mg/day exhibited significantly reduced sperm production and morphology compared to controls, although there were no notable changes in hormonal, sexual, or psychological function.
5 citations
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December 2012 in “PubMed” This study describes the first reported case of a successful full-term pregnancy and live birth after long-term use of finasteride, suggesting it may not prevent normal conception despite initial severe oligospermia after discontinuation.
162 citations
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” This review discusses the effects of testosterone therapy for transgender men, noting desired outcomes and potential risks, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight a lack of high-quality data due to various study limitations.
October 2017 in “Springer eBooks” A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Hormones” This article reviews recent data suggesting that metformin may be beneficial for anovulatory PCOS patients with normal BMI and clomiphene resistance but emphasizes that more studies are needed to confirm these findings.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Women s Health” This paper reports that while metformin may improve fertility outcomes and reduce miscarriage rates in women with PCOS, its efficacy can differ depending on the specific treatment combination used.
October 2024 in “Andrology” This study investigated paternal drug exposure using FDA data and identified significant associations with reproductive health risks, including congenital anomalies linked to immunosuppressive drugs, and emphasized specific risk combinations like biologics and abortion, diazepam and small for date baby, and finasteride and cryptorchidism.