42 citations,
July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.
33 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
20 citations,
October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
18 citations,
December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
12 citations,
November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Reproductive Sciences” The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.
March 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Bariatric surgery improves health but often causes hair loss and vitamin deficiency.
16 citations,
November 2021 in “Antioxidants” Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.
July 2022 in “L Endocrinologo” A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
855 citations,
June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
83 citations,
August 2018 in “BJOG” Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
13 citations,
July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
19 citations,
October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
13 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
11 citations,
June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.
A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
The article concludes that better diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are needed to improve women's health and prevent related diseases.
November 2018 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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.
11 citations,
July 2016 in “Endocrinology” Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
19 citations,
March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
16 citations,
August 2007 in “Histopathology” A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
5 citations,
December 2004 in “Dermatology” Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
January 2009 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” In 2009, there were new medical devices, treatments for gynecological conditions, updated health guidelines, and legal developments in women's health.
January 2023 in “European journal of biology and medical science research” PCOS symptoms can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.