April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.
October 2025 in “Лечащий врач” This study highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating iron deficiency anemia in women planning pregnancy to prevent severe complications during pregnancy.
June 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” In this study, a significant negative correlation was observed between the 2D:4D digit ratio and maxillary sinus volume in men, suggesting an androgenic hormone influence on sinus volume development.
49 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the varying neonatal presentations of Mendelian disorders of cornification (ichthyosis) based on phenotypic groups but reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest categorizing these presentations to guide diagnosis and treatment.
45 citations
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November 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.
39 citations
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April 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study reviews the causes, mechanisms, and treatments for thin endometrium, highlighting multiple contributing factors such as hormonal influences, long-term oral contraceptive use, and uterine inflammation, while noting unclear mechanisms in promising therapeutic strategies like pharmacological treatments and regenerative medicine approaches.
19 citations
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January 2005 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This review discusses the features and diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in obese children and reports no new findings, highlighting the need for a uniform pediatric definition and early intervention.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Jinekoloji - obstetrik ve neonatoloji tıp dergisi” This review highlights concerns about the potential negative effects of chemicals in cosmetic products on the health of pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns, stressing the need for more research.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, researchers found that pregnant mice exposed to excessive androgen led to thinner ventricular walls and cardiac hypertrophy in offspring, suggesting that prenatal androgen exposure adversely affects cardiac health through reduced cardiomyocyte proliferation.
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November 2019 in “Archives of breast cancer” This review discusses non-oral hormonal contraceptives and other exogenous steroid hormones, reporting they are generally safe for temporary use in women without breast cancer, but data are limited.
This study found that higher scores of hair loss on the Hamilton-Norwood scale correlated with increased hair gain in the conchal bowl in men, suggesting potential age-related adaptations beyond cosmetic concerns.
February 2023 in “Acta Scientific Women s Health” This review examines emerging and past therapies for recurrent implantation failure, focusing on three innovative strategies: PBMC, G-CSF, and PRP, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This article analyzes a case where Ayurvedic treatment led to conception in a woman with unexplained hyperprolactinemia, reporting the strategy used and its outcome without establishing a direct causation.
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.
8 citations
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February 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study discusses treatment approaches for refractory Asherman syndrome, highlighting the potential role of CD133+ bone marrow-derived stem cells in conjunction with hysteroscopy for endometrial regeneration and improved pregnancy outcomes.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that among patients with sex cord stromal ovarian tumors, 11% exhibited signs of virilization, requiring thorough clinical evaluation to rule out non-neoplastic causes.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Cases Journal” This case study reports that a virilizing Leydig cell type ovarian tumor in a 40-year-old woman caused hyperandrogenism and virilization symptoms, which improved post-surgery.
October 2025 in “Journal of Obstetric and Gynaecological Practices POGS”
1 citations
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December 1998 in “PubMed” In this case report, a 68-year-old woman with a Leydig cell tumor of the ovary experienced virilization, and surgical removal led to normalization of testosterone levels and regression of symptoms.
May 2013 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study reports that a 61-year-old woman with high testosterone levels due to stromal luteoma of the left ovary experienced rapid normalization of testosterone levels after surgical removal of the tumor.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with virilization linked to ovarian stromal hyperthecosis, highlighting the importance of detailed clinical evaluation and complementary testing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” This study documented a case of a 57-year-old woman with postmenopausal virilism due to a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, which improved after surgical treatment.
January 2014 in “European Geriatric Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
83 citations
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August 2018 in “BJOG” This commentary discusses the feasibility and challenges of uterine transplantation for transgender women, emphasizing anatomical, hormonal, and ethical considerations without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “Zentralblatt für Gynäkologie” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia, where imaging ruled out malignancy and selective venous sampling indicated increased testosterone from the right adrenal vein, leading to a recommendation for right adrenalectomy and oophorectomy.
June 2020 in “ACTA MEDICA IRANICA” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with virilization and an ovarian steroid cell tumor, highlighting the rarity and diagnostic importance of such tumors in this demographic.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” This study reports the first case of ovarian mature cystic teratoma linked to clinical virilization due to ectopic testosterone production, possibly from overexpression of the enzyme HSD17B5.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study reported a 68-year-old woman with postmenopausal virilization due to a rare Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, where her symptoms and elevated testosterone levels only normalized post-surgery, underscoring the importance of thorough evaluation in such cases to improve diagnosis and treatment.
December 2021 in “Aegean journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This case report highlights a rare instance of postmenopausal virilization in a 71-year-old woman due to coexisting ovarian hilus cell hyperplasia and a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 58-year-old woman whose virilization symptoms were linked to a steroid tumor of the ovary, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment to improve her quality of life.