In this case report, researchers detailed a giant proliferating pilomatrixoma in a 36-year-old woman, emphasizing the importance of complete excision to prevent recurrence or potential malignant transformation, distinguishing it from malignancies like angiosarcoma or melanoma.
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.
January 2015 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” In this case report, tamoxifen-induced hirsutism was observed in a young girl with McCune-Albright syndrome shortly after starting treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the complexity of managing PCOS and its symptoms in transmen, suggesting hormonal fluctuations may lead to symptomatic relief with low dose estradiol.
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January 2005 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that surgical deactivation of migraine headache trigger sites can significantly reduce migraine symptoms, with 92% of patients reporting at least a 50% reduction in migraine frequency, duration, or intensity.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study reported that MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry profiling demonstrated nearly 100% sensitivity and specificity in detecting adenomyosis and leiomyoma, revealing potential peptide markers for these conditions.
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August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study suggested that moxibustion treatment before or at the early stage of diminished ovarian reserve in rats may improve ovarian function by modulating androgen balance, though its effects differ across intervention timings.
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January 2019 in “Digital Commons @ Olivet (Olivet Nazarene University)” This study found that alpha mangostin protected wild-type MCF10A breast cancer cells, but not p53 knockout cells, from damage by the chemotherapy agent paclitaxel.
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May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” This review examines menopause's endocrinology, treatment history, and associated changes, noting key issues for midwife management but reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights a rare ovarian steroid cell tumor as the cause of androgen excess in a 36-year-old woman and underscores the importance of thorough preoperative workup to avoid unnecessary surgery.
July 2021 in “Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that using a fresh umbilical cord as a natural face mask significantly reduced melasma severity in women after childbirth.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study concluded that serum AMH is a useful tool for diagnosing polycystic ovarian morphology in women with persistent acne, potentially replacing transvaginal ultrasound, though it does not correlate with hyperandrogenemia.
This study used a mouse model to reveal that S100A4-positive cells, specifically fibroblasts and immune cells, play a crucial role in nipple development, essential for successful lactation, despite no issues with mammary morphology or milk production.
November 2014 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” High doses of progesterone can reduce seizures in mice.
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September 2011 in “Pain” This study observed that N-palmitoylethanolamine (PEA) may relieve pain by enhancing de novo neurosteroid synthesis, evidenced by increased allopregnanolone levels and protein expression in pain models, dependent on PPAR-α.
July 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Nursing” This study observed that first-time mothers reported a gradual decrease in postpartum symptoms from an average of 7 at one month to 5.3 at three months, with pervasive issues like lack of energy and irritability, especially among older mothers.
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” In this study, among patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast or gynecologic cancers, smell and taste functions significantly decreased but largely recovered three months post-treatment, with taxane-based regimens causing more severe taste disturbances.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that misinformation about breast cancer symptom management is highly prevalent on Instagram, with over half of the content deemed misleading, especially posts promoting unproven remedies, and commercial intent present in many posts, mainly created by influencers rather than healthcare professionals.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study reported two instances of female androgenetic alopecia with male pattern reversed after surgical removal of an ovarian tumor.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” This article reviews dermatological problems associated with estrogen deficiency in menopausal women and highlights the importance of dermatologist and gynecologist collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2009 in “Cancer Research” This study concluded that both vaginal TEST and Estring may be effective for treating vaginal dryness in breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with adverse events being rare and manageable.
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that polymorphic eruption was the most common pregnancy-related dermatosis, occurring mostly in the third trimester.
December 2022 in “Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Pathology.” This study found that applying photobiomodulation therapy after septoplasty helped reduce pain and mitigate changes in the autonomic nervous system compared to those who did not receive the therapy.
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May 2021 in “Climacteric” This review discusses the characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and management options for postmenopausal hyperandrogenism but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of distinguishing potential androgen-producing tumors or hyperandrogenic disorders.
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September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case study suggests that thermography could objectively assess pain severity in herpes zoster patients by correlating thermal images with reported pain intensity.
May 2025 in “Current Women s Health Reviews” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with pilomatrixoma and mild polycystic ovarian changes was studied, but no direct correlation was found between the conditions, though shared hormonal and genetic factors suggest potential links warranting further research.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, successful management of a pituitary macroadenoma was achieved with thyroid hormone therapy, leading to reduced tumor size and improvement in symptoms like galactorrhea and headaches.
March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine” This case study highlights a delayed diagnosis of Sheehan's syndrome in a woman with post-partum hemorrhage history, emphasizing the importance of considering non-specific symptoms and menstrual history for diagnosis.
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November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” This article reviews how normal pregnancy changes can mimic rheumatologic disorders, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing these from true autoimmune inflammation, but reports no new evidence.
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March 2023 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study reported a rare case of ovarian steroid cell tumor removal resulting in normalized hormone levels, resumption of menstruation, and subsequent spontaneous pregnancy in a 31-year-old woman.