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July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper discusses the role of food and exercise in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new results.
February 2026 in “Journal of Psychosexual Health” This case report describes a 26-year-old man who experienced persistent sexual dysfunction and other symptoms for 19 months after stopping finasteride for androgenetic alopecia. The authors highlight post-finasteride syndrome's impact on quality of life and stress the need for careful risk-benefit assessment before prescribing.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Saw Palmetto at a physiological dose partially inhibited 5-α-reductase and improved hormonal balance, inflammation, and mitochondrial function, with synergy observed when combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, enhancing male prostatic and endocrine health without endocrine side effects.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that Saw Palmetto, at a physiological dose, partially inhibits 5-alpha-reductase and, when combined with Lycopene, L-Arginine, and Astaxanthin, demonstrates a synergistic effect in restoring hormonal balance, reducing inflammation, and improving hair density, urinary flow, and oxidative biomarkers in related male health conditions.
September 2025 in “Obstetrics and gynecology.” This review examines the pathophysiology of PCOS and reports that myoinositol may improve menstrual regularity, insulin sensitivity, and reproductive outcomes, with comparable efficacy to metformin and often better tolerability.
May 2025 in “Current Women s Health Reviews” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with pilomatrixoma and mild polycystic ovarian changes was studied, but no direct correlation was found between the conditions, though shared hormonal and genetic factors suggest potential links warranting further research.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explores the hormonal factors linking polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric disorders, such as eating disorders, emphasizing a bidirectional relationship that necessitates a multidisciplinary treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.
February 2024 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study suggests that 5α-reductase inhibitors do not significantly affect male reproductive function but may require caution in men with oligospermia or ejaculatory issues.
March 2025 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review explores links between metabolic syndrome and skin diseases, reporting shared mechanisms like inflammation and hormonal imbalances that may influence conditions such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and alopecia, and emphasizes the importance of managing cardiovascular risks in affected patients.
August 2022 in “Metabolic Brain Disease” In this study with a mouse model of catamenial epilepsy, ferulic acid may effectively reduce seizure susceptibility and depression-like behavior by influencing hormone levels and neurotransmitter activity.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the enigmatic nature of frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors stress the need for further research.
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March 2024 in “Antioxidants” In this review, researchers reported that cinnamon and ginger supplementation may benefit PCOS patients by improving hormonal status, lipid profiles, obesity, and insulin resistance through oxidative stress and inflammation reduction.
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September 2015 in “Pediatric Annals” This article discusses the importance of recognizing polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls during initial evaluations of menstrual irregularity and outlines current treatment strategies, reporting no new clinical results.
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November 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This series of eight North American patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp suggests that factors like immunosenescence and ultraviolet damage may contribute to the condition's development.
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” This review examines the skin manifestations of various endocrine disorders, highlighting their underlying pathophysiology and impact on an individual's health and quality of life, without reporting new research findings.
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the connection between oxidative stress and polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing potential mechanisms and the possible role of antioxidants; it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2009 In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the characteristic trichoscopy patterns useful in differentiating lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia from similar conditions but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” This study describes a case of a 35-year-old woman who developed symptoms of hyperandrogenism and disrupted steroidogenesis due to chronic use of electronic cigarettes containing compounds similar to etomidate, despite no genetic mutation indicating 11β-hydroxylase deficiency.
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review outlines that in women with PCOS, microRNAs (miRNAs) are abnormally expressed in various tissues compared to those without the condition, suggesting these miRNAs as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets, given their role in pathways critical to PCOS and potential interactions affecting reproductive outcomes.
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June 2021 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome among women of reproductive age in urban and rural areas of Hyderabad, Telangana, is between 6.5% and 6.8%.
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February 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found a 6.11% prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among gynecology out-patients, noting that obese women with PCOS had more severe ovulatory dysfunction.
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February 2020 in “Cureus” This review examines the complex relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and its associated skin conditions, highlighting an intricate network influenced by hormonal, genetic, and inflammatory factors but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that high prepubertal and pubertal androgen levels, originating from both adrenal and gonadal secretion, were negatively associated with adult height outcomes in males with Silver-Russell syndrome.
July 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, Quercetin-loaded black seed oil nanoemulsion effectively mitigated testosterone-induced testicular oxidative stress and inflammation in rats undergoing exercise and restraint stress, with improved antioxidant levels and reduced inflammatory markers compared to other treatment groups.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights advancements in peptide-based treatments for hair loss, outlining their potential benefits and limitations, and suggests that combining peptide formulations with nanosystems may overcome existing challenges in hair regrowth therapies according to this source.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” This pharmacovigilance study analyzed FAERS data and found that finasteride is more frequently associated with neuropsychiatric reactions like depression and suicide risk, especially in younger men using it for alopecia, compared to dutasteride.
March 2026 in “Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society” This research highlights that migraine in midlife women, during perimenopause, often becomes more frequent and intense, with evolving characteristics like migraine aura, and is associated with increased stroke risk, especially with hormone therapies.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” In this study, researchers identified two person-centered sexual function profiles among women, linked to physical and psychological factors, with PCOS showing greater, though not significant, presence in the dysfunction profile. The dysfunction was associated with higher adiposity and body-image distress.
September 2025 in “Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine” This review reported that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) significantly improved symptoms like vasomotor disturbances, psychological well-being, and sleep quality in perimenopausal women and was well tolerated, with largely mild side effects in examined trials.