research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin-Resistant Hyperinsulinemia
Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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research The Hyperandrogenic-Insulin-Resistant Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome: Therapeutic Response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Ovarian SAHA Syndrome Is Associated With a More Insulin-Resistant Profile and Represents an Independent Risk Factor for Glucose Abnormalities in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Controlled Study
Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.
research The Presence of Insulin Resistance and Comparison of Various Insulin Sensitivity Indices in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more insulin resistant than healthy women, with various insulin sensitivity indices being higher in the AGA group. An oral glucose tolerance test is suggested for women with AGA.
research Divergences in Insulin Resistance Between the Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
research UHPLC/Q-TOFMS-Based Plasma Metabolomics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients With and Without Insulin Resistance
The research found different metabolism changes in PCOS patients and suggested new potential markers for diagnosing PCOS with or without insulin resistance.
research Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Young Adult Egyptian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
research Insulin Resistance and Obesity Among Infertile Women With Different Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes
Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Truly Associated?
No true link between AGA and insulin resistance, but coexistence may worsen AGA.
research Use of Insulin-Sensitizing Agents in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by genetic factors and hormones, with different mechanisms in men and women, and can be linked to insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal Androgen Excess - Challenges in Diagnostic Work-Up and Management of Ovarian Thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome: Two Case Reports and a Brief Review of the Literature
The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications and Treatments
Insulin resistance plays a key role in PCOS, and lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medications like metformin can help manage it.
research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Well-Being Among a 63-Year-Old Cohort of Women With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Finnish Population-Based Study
Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
research The Role of Metformin in Induction of Ovulation in Obese Infertile Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps induce ovulation in obese women with PCOS, but weight loss is still the main treatment.
research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat but No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition
Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.
research Comparison of Clinical and Metabolic Effects of Metformin and Pioglitazone in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
research The Metabolic Syndrome-Associated Small G Protein ARL15 Plays a Role in Adipocyte Differentiation and Adiponectin Secretion
ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
research The Effect of Alfacalcidiol and Metformin on Phenotype Manifestations in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A Preliminary Study
Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.
research Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
research Insulin-Lowering Medications in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
research Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases
Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
research Association of Insulin Resistance with Hyperandrogenism in Women
Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense Pulsed Light Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense pulsed light therapy improves hair removal for women with PCOS.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity: Navigating the Pathophysiologic Labyrinth
Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.
research The Influence of Androgens on Insulin Resistance
Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.