research Factors Associated With Risk for Depression Among Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.
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research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men with Suppressed Testosterone Production: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
research Monofilament Threads in Treatment of Female Hair Loss
Monofilament Threads significantly improve hair growth in women with pattern hair loss and are safe.
research Patient-Reported Outcome Assessment and Objective Evaluation of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
The Hair Check tool can measure hair loss, but patients' own reports are more reliable for assessing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research The First Case Report of Kerion-Type Scalp Mycosis Caused by Aspergillus Protuberus
A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research Androgen Levels Do Not Predict PCOS Phenotypes in Adolescents and Young Adults
Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.
research Large-Scale Genome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Suggests Shared Genetic Architecture for Different Diagnosis Criteria
The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
research Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese and Nonobese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Reproductively Normal Women
Women with PCOS are more likely to have sleep apnea, mainly if they are obese.
research Phenotypic Characterization of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Population from the Ecuadorian Andes: A Cross-Sectional Study
PCOS phenotypes A and B are more common and linked to higher health risks in women from the Ecuadorian Andes.
research Prevalence and Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Study from Southern India
More than half of the women with PCOS in Southern India had Metabolic Syndrome, with large waist circumference being the most common feature.
research Defining Hirsutism in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
research Expression of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Adiposity
Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
research An Epidemiological Study of Female Pattern Hair Loss at a Referral Centre in South India
Female pattern hair loss is more common among Indian women than previously believed.
research Association of AR rs6152G/A Gene Polymorphism With Susceptibility to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Chinese Women
A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
research Hair Mass Index Obtained by Cross-Section Trichometry: An Objective and Clinically Useful Parameter to Quantify Hair in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Hair mass index is a precise way to measure hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research Metabolic Syndrome in Greek Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associations with Body Mass Index. A Prospective Controlled Study
Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
research Decreased Lipin 1β Expression in Visceral Adipose Tissue Is Associated with Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka
A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
research Strumal Carcinoid Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
research Is Prostate-Specific Antigen a Potential New Marker of Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Ovarian Leukocyte Distribution and Cytokine/Chemokine mRNA Expression in Follicular Fluid Cells in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
research Desmopressin Stimulation Test as a Valuable Tool in Establishing Cushing Syndrome Etiology
The desmopressin stimulation test helped identify an adrenal cause for a patient's Cushing's syndrome.
research Testosterone Therapy in Premenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Coronary Artery Disease in Women: A Systematic Review
There may be a link between hair loss and heart disease in women, but more research is needed.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovaries in Women with Self-Reported Symptoms of Oligomenorrhoea and/or Hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.
research Elevated Ghrelin Plasma Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher levels of the hormone ghrelin, which may be linked to the cause of the condition.
research Risks for Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Diseases in Both Male and Female Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
research The Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Steroid Cell Tumors: Rare Ovarian Tumors That Cause Hyperandrogenemia in Postmenopausal Women
Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.