May 2019 in “Paediatrics and child health” This review discusses diagnosis and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome in teenagers and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing tailored approaches considering symptoms, psychological well-being, and fertility needs.
January 2019 in “Current research in diabetes & obesity journal” A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.
Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complications and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” This study found that antidepressants may affect loving relationships differently by gender, with women on TCAs experiencing more sexual side effects and men on SSRIs reporting reduced feelings of love and attachment.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” This case report describes a 64-year-old woman who developed delusions after starting citalopram, highlighting citalopram-induced psychosis in older adults as a potential but rare side effect.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
January 2017 in “Clinical & medical biochemistry” This study observed that Greek Caucasian women with PCOS had distinct serum hormone levels and a specific AKT2 gene SNP, which may play a role in the condition's characteristics.
This review discusses the complex causes and treatment options for female androgenetic alopecia but does not present new research findings, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
December 2015 in “Revista Chilena de Dermatología” This article discusses the dermatological manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes the importance of recognizing acne, hirsutism, and alopecia for early diagnosis; it reports no new clinical results.
April 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This article reviews the skin and hair changes associated with menopause due to hormonal shifts and reports no new clinical results.
January 2014 in “European Geriatric Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
January 2013 in “Revista Clínica Española” This review discusses female hyperandrogenism, detailing diagnostic criteria and treatment options without reporting new study results; it emphasizes improving health and quality of life for affected women.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found that BMI was the only significant predictor of elevated androgen levels in adolescents with PCOS, and hyperandrogenemia was not linked to a specific PCOS phenotype.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found that while most adolescents with PCOS do not show overt diabetes, over half have insulin resistance, and ethnicity is a significant predictor of type 2 diabetes.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” A new method can almost perfectly distinguish adenomyosis from similar conditions using blood tests.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” PSA testing is a reliable method for detecting prostate cancer, and opioids may lower PSA levels, but triglycerides don't affect prostate cancer risk.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal surgery may be linked to more hair loss and higher PSA levels post-surgery.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.
August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman who experienced facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism due to excess androgen and estrogen levels.
January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” This study observed that follistatin and activin interactions significantly influence hair follicle development in mice, suggesting potential regenerative treatments for alopecia.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS displayed significantly higher activity of 5alpha-reductase, suggesting an additional role for liver and peripheral tissues in their androgen excess.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS have higher activity of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase, which may contribute to their elevated androgen levels.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
August 1996 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This article discusses the various manifestations and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reviews its associated symptoms and clinical heterogeneity but reports no new clinical findings.
October 1988 in “Pediatric research” In this study, researchers observed that the sequence of maturity markers in normal boys showed specific time lags, with some markers appearing before and others after spermarche.