11 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights that levonorgestrel intrauterine devices may lead to fewer systemic side effects, like acne, compared to its oral administration due to lower systemic levels of progestogens.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This report describes a unique case of an ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor with estrogenic symptoms of menorrhagia, which is unusual given the typical androgenic manifestations.
34 citations
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” This review discusses normal menstrual variations and common menstrual disorders in adolescent girls, focusing on symptoms, evaluation, and management, but does not present new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This study reported two cases of ryzophagia among nonpregnant women in the US, with symptoms resolving after iron dextran therapy, suggesting a link with iron deficiency.
2 citations
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March 1976 in “PubMed” In this study, Neogynon was found to be 100% effective as a contraceptive, with no observed failures in 3129 cycles among 184 women, while side effects included changes in endometrial patterns and some central nervous system effects.
1 citations
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July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the extent of investigation needed for diffuse alopecia in women but reports no new findings.
In this study, metformin, pioglitazone, and ethinylestradiol cyproterone all improved various clinical features and quality of life in Pakistani women with PCOS, though no drug significantly reduced hirsutism.
80 citations
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January 1988 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study observed that high-dose spironolactone frequently caused metrorrhagia in women with idiopathic hirsutism, leading the authors to suggest lower starting doses or additional hormonal therapy.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Ginekologia Polska” This study found that adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding are more likely to have secondary amenorrhea, PCOS, and higher rates of insulin resistance compared to healthy peers.
14 citations
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February 2000 in “Feminism & Psychology” This article discusses PCOS's limited public and feminist awareness and highlights the stress experienced by women with hirsutism, but presents no new research findings.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study suggests that long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency, warranting further investigation.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” This review discusses the current advancements in diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome with both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and it reports no new results.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
October 1986 in “Inpharma” Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.
55 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential for SSRIs to cause serious skin reactions and suggests considering alternative antidepressants if such reactions occur.
46 citations
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review discusses the increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with combined hormonal contraceptives, particularly noting higher risks with certain progestins like desogestrel, gestodene, and cyproterone acetate, but reports no new clinical findings.
42 citations
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January 2006 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” This article discusses the importance of recognizing and distinguishing polycystic ovary syndrome from similar endocrine disorders, and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus whose biopsy findings indicated that lupus panniculitis can mimic alopecia areata, leading to temporary hair loss.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report illustrates the risk of skin necrosis in patients with high antiphospholipid antibody levels after stopping anticoagulation therapy, highlighting the necessity for careful monitoring.
15 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, two plywood mill workers developed allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to uncured phenol-formaldehyde resin, not sawdust as initially suspected.
10 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor provides no new results or studies on dermatological topics; it may address previous articles or observations.
7 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review discusses perceptions and side effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and emphasizes the importance of educating teens to enhance compliance; it reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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September 2017 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that in vitro, the methanolic extract of Musa Acuminata bract was effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, suggesting potential use for treating bacterial infections.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, Myoinositol, an insulin sensitizer, was reported to improve menstrual irregularities and skin problems in cases of polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine” This study focuses on analyzing the pharmacognostical and phytochemical properties of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. leaves, aiming to improve the identification and authenticity of this widely used medicinal plant and its applications in enhancing herbal medicine efficacy.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, researchers documented the use of 69 plant species across 38 families in traditional medicine by herbal practitioners in Raichur District, detailing their therapeutic properties for 22 ailments such as fever, epilepsy, and diabetes, though interest in traditional practices is declining.
May 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study conducted a comprehensive pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis of Sphagneticola calendulacea stem, identifying tannin-filled cells, various secondary metabolites, and significant physicochemical characteristics, which could aid in authenticating the plant for therapeutic use.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This report suggests that a Unani formulation, jawarish Falafali, effectively reduced symptoms and TSH levels in a 35-year-old woman with hypothyroidism over two months, while T3 and T4 levels remained normal.
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.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This report describes a case of HAIR-AN syndrome in a young woman, characterized by acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance, and polycystic ovaries, highlighting its rarity and multisystem nature.