July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.
December 2023 in “Health economics and management review” In this descriptive research conducted in Tirunelveli City, Tamil Nadu, the study identified common health problems among radiographers, including tiredness, body pain, and emotional disturbances, highlighting the need to address these issues to ensure accurate disease diagnosis and treatment in healthcare settings.
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that over 26% of patients using Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F experienced adverse events, highlighting the need for better strategies to manage these risks.
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” In this study, a patient with cystic fibrosis developed iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to impaired clearance of budesonide from concurrent itraconazole use, highlighting the need for regular monitoring in such combination therapies.
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June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of insulin-sensitizing agent metformin for treating PCOS in adolescents, noting potential benefits but emphasizing the need for more rigorous trials due to current study limitations.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne was the most common dermatological manifestation in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome, particularly those with a specific combination of symptoms, showing distinct variations in serum hormonal and metabolic parameters.
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” This case study observed that long-term itraconazole and budesonide use in a cystic fibrosis patient led to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to inhibited metabolic clearance of budesonide, suggesting a need for regular adrenal insufficiency monitoring in such treatments.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses various treatment options for non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21α-hydroxylase and 11β-hydroxylase deficiencies without providing new clinical results.
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January 2024 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” In this study, the authors reported that depression and anxiety are more prevalent in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to healthy women, reinforcing the need for routine mental health screening in this population.
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September 2021 in “Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found significant associations between polycystic ovary syndrome and increased serum levels of reproductive hormones, as well as connections to infertility, hirsutism, and metabolic syndrome in Yemeni women.
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August 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that persistent acne in adult females is often moderate severity, and younger age, premenstrual flare, and irregular menstruation were linked to PCOS, suggesting a need for screening.
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April 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case study reports on an Ayurvedic treatment approach for a 22-year-old woman with Polycystic Ovarian Disease showing symptomatic relief and improvements in ultrasound findings.
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January 2022 in “Saudi journal of medicine” This systematic review found that PCOS is a leading cause of anovulatory infertility, accounting for 70% of such cases, and emphasized the importance of using ultrasound for diagnosis.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that oral spironolactone 100 mg daily for 24 weeks improved terminal hair counts and diameters in premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss when used alongside minoxidil, despite a higher incidence of menstrual irregularities.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome were found to have significantly higher blood levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Science, Engineering and Technology.” In this study, researchers surveyed 100 women with PCOD or PCOS and found no statistical correlation between the diagnosis and common symptoms like irregular menstruation or infertility, suggesting a need for further research with larger samples.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes marked improvement in symptoms for a 24-year-old woman with PCOS following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly included a reduction in irregular menstruation, vaginal discomfort, and weight gain.
February 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher serum lactate dehydrogenase levels and lower levels of cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3 compared to healthy controls.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” In this case study, a 32-year-old woman with premenstrual syndrome experienced significant improvement in symptoms such as dyspepsia, facial hair growth, and weight gain through Ayurvedic treatment, demonstrating its potential to address irregular menstruation effectively.
This research review found that spironolactone can significantly improve acne severity more effectively than a placebo, with 73.3% of patients reporting satisfaction despite a 26.7% rate of adverse events among the 1,548 participants studied.
April 2024 in “Indian Scientific Journal Of Research In Engineering And Management” This review discusses the prevalence and contributory factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of early detection through screening.
December 2023 in “PubMed” In this case report, pediatric HAIR-AN syndrome with severe acanthosis nigricans was significantly improved with metformin and liraglutide treatment, suggesting that early diagnosis and supportive treatment for symptoms like unexplained acanthosis nigricans and menstrual disorders can enhance quality of life.
September 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this case report, a 29-year-old woman with PCOS experienced significant improvement in symptoms and ultrasound findings after three months of Ayurvedic treatment, suggesting potential benefits of adherence to Ayurvedic principles for managing PCOS.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This case report details the treatment of a 28-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation, weight gain, and hair loss, using Ayurvedic management after ultrasound showed a bilateral PCO pattern.
August 2022 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This article discusses the prevalence and impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on reproductive-aged women and reports no new clinical findings.
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.
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.
This chapter reviews a case study of a woman with irregular menstruation and excess hair growth, highlighting potential links to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and exploring nutrition, diagnostics, and dietary intervention strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
In this study conducted among high school students in rural Eskişehir, Turkey, alopecia prevalence was 37.4% and was associated with factors such as oily scalp and irregular menstruation, negatively affecting quality of life.
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report describes a 19-year-old girl with PCOS who experienced symptom improvement, including normalized menstruation, after two months of Ayurvedic treatment.