October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a post-menopausal woman with symptoms such as hirsutism and elevated testosterone underwent surgery, which revealed hormonally active ovarian cellular fibromas, leading to symptom resolution and normalized hormone levels; the authors suggest further exploration of these tumors' hormonal effects.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Women with pituitary adenomas often have reproductive issues, like irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant, but not always breast milk production without pregnancy.
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” In this study of premenopausal Iranian women with hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome was a common cause and frequently associated with menstrual irregularity, while elevated androgens or hyperandrogenic conditions were also observed.
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” This case study reports that a 16-year-old girl with hirsutism and menstrual irregularities was diagnosed with a benign steroid cell ovarian tumor, after high testosterone levels indicated a potential androgen-secreting source.
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” This study found that a targeted iron supplementation program prevented anemia and improved blood return rates among premenopausal female blood donors with iron deficiency.
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September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This case study identified low iron stores, potentially linked to heavy menstrual periods, as a trigger for diffuse nonscarring alopecia in a 31-year-old woman, leading to a diagnosis of telogen effluvium, for which iron supplementation was prescribed.
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March 2021 in “Anaesthesia” This review discusses the history and impact of iron deficiency anemia in women, highlighting its prevalence and the need for better detection and care, especially for those undergoing anesthesia.
This study found that premenopausal exercising women with oligomenorrhea had lower triiodothyronine levels and truncal fat percentage compared to other groups, suggesting distinct energetic and reproductive profiles.
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that postmenopausal women with a history of hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea have a higher prevalence of several comorbidities, including heart and respiratory diseases, than those without these reproductive history markers.
July 2021 in “Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences” This article reviews the causes and management strategies for amenorrhea and reports no new clinical results, with treatment typically based on the underlying cause, including hormonal therapy and lifestyle changes.
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November 2023 In this study, researchers implemented a recommendation algorithm using Melia dubia liquid and fermented rice water to improve nutritional suggestions for women experiencing menstrual issues, achieving an accuracy of 94% in detecting nutritional needs during menstrual cycles.
June 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study assessed clinical patterns of skin and mucosal symptoms in postmenopausal women, finding that a significant number experienced conditions like atrophic vaginitis, oral complaints, and hair loss, often without realizing their menopausal link.
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February 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that cyclic MPA is as effective as OCPs in resuming ovulation among women with PCOS, offering a viable alternative for those who cannot or choose not to use OCPs.
In this study, FemmeBalance significantly alleviated several PMS symptoms, including physical discomfort and mood disturbance, while also enhancing skin health and social functioning, suggesting it might serve as a viable alternative to traditional PMS treatments.
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” This study found that oligo-amenorrhea/menstrual irregularity in women is associated with an increased risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and myocardial infarction, while evidence linking hyperandrogenism or polycystic ovaries to cardiovascular disease remains mixed or unexplored.
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” This study found that prolonged use of finasteride in women led to altered levels of sex steroids, DNA damage, and increased menstrual bleeding, suggesting adverse health effects without clear benefits for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights that levonorgestrel intrauterine devices may lead to fewer systemic side effects, like acne, compared to its oral administration due to lower systemic levels of progestogens.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Medical Internet Research” This study tested the feasibility of using multimodal recruitment strategies to assemble a diverse group of 438 women for a web-based survey on ovulation and menstruation health, finding that internet and community fair methods achieved higher enrollment and completion rates compared to clinic recruitment.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that while women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher frequency of dysmenorrhea, the intensity of menstrual pain does not increase.
January 2017 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that iron deficiency might play a role in the development of telogen effluvium in premenopausal women, highlighting the importance of checking hemoglobin in acute TE and serum ferritin in chronic TE.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report described a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman with hirsutism whose symptoms improved after a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy, revealing bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” This study found a significant association between iron deficiency anemia and telogen effluvium in women of childbearing age, with noticeable improvement in hair loss after four weeks of oral iron supplementation.
January 2019 in “Open Access Journal of Nursing” This study found that the self-care management process for Thai women with PCOS was centered around managing fertility, leading to lifestyle modifications to address amenorrhea and associated symptoms.
March 2025 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that total testosterone, DHEA-S, and free androgen index may help distinguish menstrual irregularities from increased risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents.
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the hormonal influences on hair cycling disorders in post-partum and postmenopausal women and notes the lack of evidence for effective targeted treatments.
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July 1974 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, women with hirsutism and amenorrhea showed lower serum estradiol and sex hormone binding globulin concentrations but higher levels of unbound testosterone compared to normal individuals.
May 2026 in “Актуальні питання педіатрії акушерства та гінекології” In this study of young women with menstrual cycle disorders, researchers found that the type and severity of skin conditions are linked to both androgen levels and local skin receptor expression, suggesting customized treatment strategies could enhance management.
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December 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that PCOS patients with menstrual disorders exhibited hormonal changes and higher fasting glucose levels, despite no significant differences in insulin resistance markers.
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August 2014 in “International Journal of Women's Health” The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.