138 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses expert consensus on PCOS, emphasizing its impacts and supporting evidence-based treatments, while recommending further research into nutraceutical benefits for managing the condition; it reports no new clinical results.
99 citations
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January 2002 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, fetal rat wounds at gestational age 16 days healed without scar formation and resembled normal skin architecture, unlike those at 18 days which resulted in scarring and lack of hair follicles.
89 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the differences in wound healing between fetal and adult skin, highlighting the potential to uncover genes for scarless repair that could improve adult wound healing.
83 citations
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August 2018 in “BJOG” This commentary discusses the feasibility and challenges of uterine transplantation for transgender women, emphasizing anatomical, hormonal, and ethical considerations without reporting new clinical results.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This pilot study found that hair metabolome analysis may help differentiate pregnancy complications from healthy pregnancies by revealing significant metabolite differences between trimesters.
34 citations
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December 1988 in “Pigment Cell Research” This article explores the use of monoclonal antibodies to study the presence and distribution patterns of melanocytes in developing human skin, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the overlapping clinical features and diagnostic challenges of non-classic adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome without presenting original research findings.
29 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses factors affecting fertility in both men and women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and emphasizes individualized preconception management but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This review discusses insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the potential benefits of lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs.
28 citations
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August 2009 in “Nursing for Women's Health” This review highlights that while healthcare providers are starting to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome earlier in teens, the psychological and social needs often remain inadequately addressed.
27 citations
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March 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that in Chinese women with PCOS, pretreatment with ethinylestradiol/cyproterone acetate was associated with a lower risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and premature delivery compared to those without pretreatment.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses metformin's use in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on benefits during pre-conception and pregnancy, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that neonatal occipital alopecia was associated with maternal age, delivery method, and gestational age, supporting the view that it is a physiological condition rather than an acquired alopecia.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that lanugo hair appears earlier on the posterior wall of the trunk than on the anterior wall in human fetuses, with a nearly two-week difference in development time.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism” In this review, researchers highlight that interval training may offer superior cardiometabolic benefits for reproductive-aged females at different life stages compared to continuous exercise, but further research is needed to validate physical activity recommendations for this group.
3 citations
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November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” This article reviews how normal pregnancy changes can mimic rheumatologic disorders, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing these from true autoimmune inflammation, but reports no new evidence.
2 citations
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May 1999 in “PubMed” This overview discusses the causes and evaluation of hyperandrogenism in Australian women and reviews current management strategies, without presenting new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 1970 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This review discusses the varying prevalence, symptoms, and potential genetic factors associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in different populations, including its significant health impacts, and reports no new data on India's prevalence.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Nutrology” This study found that myo-inositol improved fertility and metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, including those undergoing in vitro fertilization, and reduced the risk of gestational diabetes.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “NeoReviews” This case report describes a successful outcome for a fetus with a neck mass attributed to unnecessary maternal PTU treatment for transient hyperthyroidism, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and careful management.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reports that telogen effluvium prevalence after childbirth may be higher in women who are multiparous, have had a cesarean section, experienced greater weight gain, or gave birth after 38 weeks.
This study found that single-born cashmere goats had higher birth weights, pre-weaning growth rates, and superior cashmere production attributes compared to twin-born goats, despite twin-born goats achieving compensatory growth post-weaning.
May 2026 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” This study observed significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations in foals compared to mares, with a strong positive correlation between the two, suggesting that hair cortisol can reflect maternal and fetal cortisol exposure during the last trimester of gestation in horses.
September 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers evaluated the link between alopecia areata and adverse pregnancy outcomes, motivated by the condition's association with other autoimmune diseases that increase pregnancy risks. Results are not provided in the abstract.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study describes a rare instance of virilization during pregnancy in a woman with PCOS, with symptoms resolving post-delivery as testosterone levels normalized.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study, researchers found that higher levels of general and pregnancy-related anxiety during gestation were negatively correlated with neonatal hair cortisol levels, suggesting that increased maternal anxiety may alter fetal cortisol exposure, which is important for fetal development.
September 2023 in “Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal” This study observed that EZH2 expression scores in the epidermis, dermis, and hair follicles decrease with gestational age in human fetuses, and these scores were significantly higher in adults, indicating that lower EZH2 levels may be required for full skin differentiation and maturation before birth.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” In this study, researchers identified specific SNPs associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in women from Karnataka, which could improve understanding of genetic mechanisms and aid in future diagnosis and treatment efforts.
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.
November 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article describes a case of pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy, a rare, benign skin condition that occurs in the later stages of pregnancy and resolves after delivery without affecting maternal or fetal health.