research The Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Criteria Are Insufficiently Robust for Clinical Research
The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.
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research Insulin Resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Challenges and Opportunities in Adolescent Medicine
Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
research Clinical Impact of Molecular Diagnostics in Endocrinology
Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
research Adult Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Begins in Childhood
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
research The Current and Emerging Role of Statins in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Evidence to Date
Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.
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research Inhibitory Influence of Agmatine on Catamenial-Like Seizure Susceptibility in Progesterone Withdrawn Female Rats
Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
research Spontaneous Fertility in a Male Patient with Testotoxicosis Despite Suppression of FSH Levels
A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.
research PCOS: Update and Diagnostic Approach
The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
research Changes in the PCOS Phenotype with Age
PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.
research The Influence of Non-Esterified Fatty Acids on Ovarian Androgen Production in IVF – Preliminary Results
High levels of fatty acids are linked to increased androgen production and inflammation in women with PCOS, which may affect IVF outcomes.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
research Plasma Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Cryptorchid Boys Treated with HCG
research Adult Onset Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: A Cause of Secondary Amenorrhea
A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
research Case Study: Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing in Unaffected Patients May Allow for Early Intervention and Aggressive Management
Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
research A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research Ferulic Acid Inhibits Catamenial Epilepsy Through Modulation of Female Hormones
Ferulic acid can reduce seizures and depression-like behaviors in catamenial epilepsy by balancing hormones and brain enzyme activity.
research Advanced Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Report
A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
research Insights Learned from L457(3.43)R, an Activating Mutant of the Human Lutropin Receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
research Comments on 'Maternal–Fetal Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Extract of Casearia Sylvestris Leaves in Rats' (Nagaoka et al., 2023)
The commentary stresses the importance of using historical control data and proper interpretation in evaluating developmental toxicity.
research Hallmark Evidence of Lipopolysaccharide Tolerance in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: LPS-Induced NFkB Suppression in Mononuclear Cells Linked to Hyperandrogenism
High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.
research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center
Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
research Endocrinology Overview: Male Reproductive Endocrinology and HPT Axis
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research MTurq2-Col4a1 Mouse Model Allows for Live Visualization of Mammalian Basement Membrane Development
The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
research Prevalence of Androgenic Alopecia in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Characterization of Associated Clinical and Biochemical Features
Hair loss is common in women with PCOS and is linked to symptoms like acne and excess hair but not to worse metabolic health.