This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Algerian women, with recommendations for thorough endocrinologic evaluations.
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This review examines obesity's role in PCOS and reports that obesity treatment guidelines can likely be applied to women with PCOS without substantial changes.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This article reviews the challenges and importance of diagnosing and managing PCOS, especially in adolescent girls, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize early intervention.
February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” This collection of articles in AOGS includes findings on tetranectin as a possible prognostic marker for advanced ovarian cancer, and the effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape for recurrent stress urinary incontinence.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” This article reviews the clinical signs, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for hyperandrogenism in women, focusing on hirsutism and specifies that cyproterone acetate is effective for severe cases, but reports no new clinical results.
Ultrasound alone isn't enough to diagnose PCOS.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that in female dogs, exposure to free fatty acids increased androgen production, suggesting a potential link to factors characteristic of polycystic ovary syndrome.
August 2008 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” This review discusses the various features, diagnostic challenges, and associated immediate and long-term morbidities of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its significant impact on quality of life and costs, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of hirsutism in women, discussing its causes, assessment, and treatment options; no new clinical findings are included.
This article discusses various potential causes of hair loss in women undergoing renal replacement therapy and emphasizes the importance of thorough patient evaluation, but it reports no new research findings.
January 2008 in “Humana Press eBooks” This article reviews the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and various health issues but provides no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for continued research and lifestyle interventions.
January 2006 in “Arquitectos: información del Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España” This study found that curcumin may improve glycemic control and lipid metabolism in patients with PCOS, although its effects on low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides were not significant.
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This paper discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome, noting that when they coexist, they amplify androgen secretion and skin-related changes, affecting ovulation and fertility, but presents no new experimental findings.
November 2004 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This chapter reviews polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), focusing on its definition, causes, and treatment approaches, but reports no new research findings.
November 2004 in “Medical Journal of Indonesia” This review discusses the impact of hormonal changes on female skin and hair loss and suggests that antiandrogenic treatments may help mitigate these effects, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, the size of vaginal prolapse was significantly linked to preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision following the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension.
January 2003 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses updated recommendations and recent studies on PCOS management but reports no new clinical results, questioning whether the 2018 global guideline will change practice.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that adolescent girls with PCOS experienced earlier thelarche and menarche compared to controls, and the authors suggest these patterns may relate to hyperandrogenism and increased body mass index.
July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
June 2002 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” This article discusses various causes and treatment options for hirsutism in women, highlighting the effectiveness of cyproterone acetate and the importance of weight reduction, without presenting new research findings.
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), its symptoms, and links to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, but reports no new research findings; the authors emphasize recognition of features in youth.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found no significant differences in plasma DHEA-S and total testosterone levels between female patients with androgenetic alopecia and normal controls, regardless of clinical type or hyperandrogenic symptoms.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This case report describes a misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome with an unfortunate outcome, highlighting the challenges in distinguishing it from other hyperandrogenic conditions.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews diagnosis and treatment guidelines for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that medical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can arrest progression and improve hair conditions in most mild to moderate cases.
August 1996 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This article discusses the various manifestations and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reviews its associated symptoms and clinical heterogeneity but reports no new clinical findings.
This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women and reviews potential treatments, such as antiandrogens and finasteride, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article provides citations without reporting new findings on androgen conjugate levels in alopecia.
This case study reports significant clinical and hormonal improvement in a 21-year-old woman with HAIR-AN syndrome after nine months of treatment with oral contraceptives and spironolactone.
January 1993 in “Проблемы Эндокринологии” This article discusses various manifestations and treatment methods for hyperandrogenism syndrome, particularly focusing on the effectiveness of systemic antiandrogenic therapy for severe or moderate hirsutism, and reports no new clinical results.