December 2015 in “Kosin Medical Journal” This review discusses the diagnosis, symptoms, metabolic complications, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new findings.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews polycystic ovary syndrome's clinical features, highlighting diagnostic criteria and management strategies, and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for targeted treatment approaches.
November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This review discusses hormones that affect acne and highlights a statistically significant link between a low-glycemic-load diet and reduced acne activity, but reports no new experimental findings.
November 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses the role of androgens and estrogens in acne pathogenesis and the potential use of oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and progestins to manage acne, but reports no new results.
This abstract discusses the psychological impact of androgenic alopecia in women and reports no new clinical results.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” This review examines the causes, assessment, and treatments of hirsutism and highlights the need for future research in managing this condition but presents no new research findings.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
January 1998 in “KAGAKU TO SEIBUTSU” The document suggests that male hormones likely affect hair growth and baldness, and future treatments might involve stem cells and androgen-independent cells.
February 1976 in “PubMed” This article discusses the effectiveness and indications of sex hormone therapy for various skin disorders and emphasizes the importance of avoiding androgen-effective contraceptives, but reports no new clinical results.
October 1971 in “The BMJ” Hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, and physical conditions like heart defects can cause depression.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article reviews emerging opportunities and challenges in male reproductive medicine, including advancements and unmet needs in erectile dysfunction, androgen deficiency, and fertility, but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review discusses the causes and management of hirsutism and suggests improvement can be achieved with a combination of hair removal, suppression of androgen production, and lifestyle changes over 6 to 9 months.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This analysis explores the potential benefits of various nutraceuticals, such as Ashwagandha, Cinnamon, and Fenugreek, in managing Polycystic Ovarian Disease, suggesting these may improve menstrual regularity, insulin sensitivity, and other symptoms when used alongside conventional treatments.
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October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and challenges in recognizing polycystic ovary syndrome, noting varied phenotypes and the absence of consensus on renaming the condition; it reports no new findings.
May 2026 in “The Bioscan.” This review explores the potential benefits of using medicinal plants as an alternative or supplementary therapy for improving reproductive and metabolic health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new results.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This chapter discusses various skin functions and structures involved in protection, immune response, and homeostasis, but it reports no new research findings.
October 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” This update discusses guidelines for dermatology nurses and nurse practitioners on polycystic ovary syndrome but presents no new research findings; it emphasizes their role in early diagnosis through recognizing skin symptoms.
June 2016 in “The Egyptian Journal of Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses strategies for managing hirsutism in PCOS, highlighting lifestyle changes, hormonal treatments, and the importance of patient-centered care, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” This review discusses hormonal control and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting similar efficacy and safety between finasteride and dutasteride, and reports no clinical results; further studies are suggested for new therapeutic agents.
54 citations
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March 2009 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the complex hormonal control of keratin expression in skin and its potential implications for treating skin and hair disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” This case-control study in Missan Province, Iraq, found that married women with PCOS had higher rates of obesity and menstrual irregularities, along with elevated testosterone, LH, and insulin levels, compared to healthy controls, highlighting significant hormonal and metabolic complications.
7 citations
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January 1994 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses hormonal manipulation for conditions like prostatic disorders and skin issues and highlights promising treatments like casodex and finasteride, but it reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study found that male pattern hair loss may be associated with differences in serum levels of androstenedione, cortisol, 17 beta-estradiol, and luteinizing hormone, compared to controls.
This study found that metformin significantly improved clinical and hormonal indices in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to pioglitazone, which also effectively controlled some symptoms.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, decreased levels of SHBG and a high free androgen index were observed in men with severe premature baldness compared to controls, but this condition was not equivalent to PCOS or metabolic syndrome in females.
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December 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found no significant differences in hormone levels between postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia and healthy controls, suggesting potential alternative causes for the condition.
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.
March 2026 in “Physical Education Health and Social Sciences” In this randomized controlled trial, combining cinnamon and inositol led to significant improvements in metabolic and hormonal parameters, such as reduced LH, testosterone, fasting glucose, and ovarian ultrasound scores, in overweight women with PCOS, indicating superior benefits over either supplement alone.
March 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that while prolactin and DHEA-S levels were higher in women with hirsutism compared to controls, there was no significant correlation between second to fourth digit ratio and hormonal profiles.