88 citations,
June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
14 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” The new rodent model successfully mimics non-lean human PCOS symptoms.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
145 citations,
March 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.
69 citations,
May 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress might contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
August 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
5 citations,
September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
December 2023 in “Migration letters” Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Skin changes in women with PCOS are mainly due to hormonal imbalances.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
249 citations,
November 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
20 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Nearly half of the studied men with long COVID had low testosterone, including younger men.
13 citations,
March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” Modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effectively controls diabetes and treats obesity with minimal complications.
September 2021 in “Fertility and sterility” 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.
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April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
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October 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ficus carica extract improved fertility in rats and may help with certain health conditions.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.
1 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Genes” Women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut compared to those without PCOS.
3 citations,
November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Cirrhosis affects quality of life with various symptoms, requiring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach for management.
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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.
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May 2018 in “Transgender health” Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
May 2022 in “Hormones and behavior” Prairie dogs with fewer neighbors are more stressed but their number of babies isn't affected.
December 2017 in “Journal of pediatric surgery case reports” A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.