110 citations
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” In this study, high-dose dutasteride significantly reduced several core symptoms of PMDD compared to placebo, supporting the role of neurosteroids in this condition.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome experienced severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms, with factors like education level, smoking, and anemia significantly affecting PMS severity.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” This case report details a postmenopausal woman with increased libido, hirsutism, and spontaneous orgasms, noting elevated testosterone levels and enlarged ovaries.
January 2024 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” This case report documents the first known occurrence of an epidermoid cyst in the mammary gland of a 12-year-old female dog. The study emphasizes its benign nature but notes the potential for misdiagnosis and importance for pathologists to consider it during examinations.
This case report observed that a 23-year-old man developed painful unilateral gynecomastia after two months of low-dose finasteride treatment for male androgenetic alopecia, which resolved after discontinuation.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using a vibration anesthetic device during scalp mesotherapy significantly reduced pain in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to the non-vibration side.
22 citations
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February 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported 14 cases of frontal edema following mesotherapy for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting clinicians should be aware of this potential side effect.
2 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This report documents the first cases in Korea of painful bilateral gynecomastia associated with taking 1mg of oral finasteride (Propecia) for male androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that hair and scalp sensations were significantly more common and intense in chemotherapy patients compared to those receiving tamoxifen, with sensations ceasing after 11 weeks.
October 2025 in “Journal of Obstetric and Gynaecological Practices POGS” 3 citations
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” This study observed that areola formation in mice requires exposure to pregnancy hormones and mechanical strain, beyond individual stimuli like hormonal milieu or strain alone.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “Medicine” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that moxibustion combined with oriental herbal medicine may improve pregnancy rates and other outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to western medication alone; however, the evidence is limited by the poor quality of included studies.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that fifteen days of Trataka practice significantly reduced menopausal symptoms among participating women compared to a control group.
February 2014 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” In this rat model of diabetic neuropathic pain, the study found that testosterone metabolites dihydrotestosterone and 3α-diol may have analgesic effects through different mechanisms.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Sciences” This case report describes an ossifying pilomatrixoma found in a 15-year-old girl, confirmed via histopathological examination after imaging indicated a subcutaneous mass on her cheek.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 48-year-old woman with a history of PCOS and chemotherapy-induced menopause who was found to have a rare ovarian steroid cell tumor causing postmenopausal hyperandrogenism.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “BMC Cancer” In this descriptive study, researchers assessed the most common short-term side effects of anthracycline and taxane-based chemotherapy in 122 Moroccan women with localized breast cancer, documenting frequent systemic, gastrointestinal, dermatological, neurological, musculoskeletal, and ocular toxicities.
11 citations
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
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.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case series detailed three postmenopausal women with ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting that such tumors may present asymptomatically or with virilization, and found surgery effectively normalized androgen levels, with distinctive imaging features aiding diagnosis.
3 citations
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
3 citations
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April 2014 in “Anatomy Research International” This study detailed the developmental stages of the buffalo mammary gland during prenatal growth, identifying key morphological features at various gestation lengths.
September 2023 in “Cureus” This study reviewed early research on topical finasteride for androgenetic alopecia, finding it appears safe and promising, though further investigation is needed to determine optimal dosing, frequency, and potential applications for other types of alopecia.
September 2021 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, daily administration of 100mg DHEA for 16 weeks in women with adequate ovarian reserve did not modify metabolic or reproductive variables, apart from increased antral follicular count and anti-Müllerian hormone levels.
November 2023 in “Manuju” This paper discusses the complex relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia, noting a decrease in prolactin levels following bromocriptine treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2016 in “Korean Journal of Medicine” This study reported that doxazosin may result in gynecomastia after administration but evidence and expert reviews on this are still lacking domestically.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth” This case report details a 26-year-old woman with a rare large functional adrenal myelolipoma, characterized by elevated hormone levels and requiring surgical intervention.
This study found that scalp care using micro-needle therapy was effective in improving hair density and thickness in middle-aged women with menopausal symptoms compared to a control group.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reports a unique case of a 60-year-old woman with alopecia areata and myasthenia gravis, suggesting a rare paraneoplastic syndrome connection primarily limited to prior reports involving hematologic cancers.