May 2024 in “IP Journal of Nutrition Metabolism and Health Science” This study found that an educational program significantly improved knowledge about polycystic ovary syndrome and its prevention among adolescent girls at a selected college.
April 2020 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” This study found that laparoscopic ovarian drilling significantly improved hormone levels and menstrual irregularity, leading to increased ovulation and a pregnancy rate of 26% among women with PCOS-related infertility.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” This case report describes a 29-year-old woman with PCOS who experienced improvements in menstrual cycle regularity and ovarian size after Ayurvedic treatment, including Matra basti therapy.
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October 2016 in “Physiological Research” In this study, vitamin D supplementation showed no significant effect on androgen levels or clinical hyperandrogenism in PCOS women, but when combined with metformin, it improved testosterone levels.
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January 2013 This study found that three months of metformin therapy improved acne, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularities in women with PCOS, along with hormonal and ultrasonographic changes.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this study involving 40 PCOS patients, the authors observed notable improvements in menstrual cycle regularity and ovarian cyst volume reduction using Tila kashayam and Shatapuspa choornam treatments, though they reported no significant changes in hirsutism, BMI, or waist circumference over three months.
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Nursing and Healthcare” This study focused on overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome who underwent lifestyle modification interventions and found notable improvements in BMI, menstrual cycle regularities, hyper-androgenic symptoms, and fertility outcomes, including a 36.2% pregnancy rate post-intervention.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study reported that both phlebotomy and oral contraceptive pills with cyproterone acetate effectively improved insulin resistance and androgenic profiles in women with PCOS, but OCs had more impact on regularizing menstrual cycles.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, a 37-year-old woman with alopecia areata and related endocrine issues, such as hypothyroidism and PCOS, saw significant hair regrowth, regularized menstrual cycles, and reduced anxiety after four months of individualized homeopathic treatment.
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January 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This case study suggests that homeopathic treatment with Pulsatilla may have contributed to improved menstrual regularity and ultrasonography results in a 22-year-old woman with PCOS.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, metformin improved BMI, menstrual regularity, and symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, but did not enhance glycemic control.
January 2026 in “AYUSHDHARA” This case study highlights that an Ayurvedic treatment approach involving Basti Chikitsa and Tilmooladi Churna over 3 months may improve menstrual regularity and hormonal profiles in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome.
September 2023 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” In this case report, a 24-year-old woman with PCOS-related symptoms improved her menstrual regularity and reduced symptoms like mood swings and facial hair growth through Ayurvedic treatments, highlighting their potential role in managing secondary amenorrhea without adverse effects.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study suggests that palash basti, a form of Ayurvedic treatment, may effectively manage polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving menstrual regularity and hormonal balance, though further studies are needed.
July 2025 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES” This study describes a case in which a 24-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation and excessive hair growth, showed significant improvement in androgen levels, menstrual regularity, and hair reduction after undergoing a nine-month Ayurvedic treatment plan with dietary and lifestyle modifications.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case study reported that using the ayurvedic treatment protocol of Nitya Virechana, Kulatthadi Kashaya, and Shatapushpa Churna was associated with improved menstrual regularity, reduced obesity, and decreased symptoms of hirsutism and acne in a 19-year-old woman with PCOD.
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July 2006 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” This case report demonstrates that physical activity, possibly enhanced by social support and motivation from a relationship, may improve menstrual regularity and insulin resistance in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome, even during a placebo period.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case study, a 37-year-old woman with alopecia areata and associated endocrine disorders experienced significant improvement in hair regrowth, anxiety, and menstrual regularity following four months of individualized homeopathic treatment.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case study, a 37-year-old woman with alopecia areata, hypothyroidism, and PCOS showed significant improvement in hair regrowth, menstrual regularity, and anxiety reduction after four months of individualized homeopathic treatment with Pulsatilla, Fluoric acid, and Thuja occidentalis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 20-year-old female with hypothyroidism experienced marked symptom improvement, including weight reduction and menstrual regularization, after Ayurvedic management involving herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, suggesting Ayurveda could complement conventional therapies and indicating the need for larger-scale validation.
This study found that resveratrol improved ovarian function, menstrual irregularities, hair loss, and sex hormone levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to placebo.
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review highlights that Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinylestradiol is highly effective for treating severe acne and hirsutism in women with hyperandrogenism, and it also provides benefits for cycle control and mood improvement, according to the analysis of 78 studies.
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June 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this pilot study, finasteride increased testosterone/dihydrotestosterone and progesterone/dihydroprogesterone ratios in normal ovulatory women but did not alter ovulation or gonadotropin secretion.
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July 1974 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study found that cyproterone acetate, given with ethinyl oestradiol, significantly reduced hirsutism in women after 12 months, although improvements reversed once cyproterone acetate was stopped.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” In this study, women with PCOS who took 12 mg of Astaxanthin daily for 8 weeks showed a reduction in certain inflammatory markers and apoptosis-related genes, suggesting potential benefits for managing PCOS, though effects on symptoms like BMI and hirsutism were not significant.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study reported that polycystic ovarian syndrome is common among women with adult onset acne, with obesity and hirsutism showing significant associations.
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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” In this study, oral contraceptive use in women with PCOS increased the expression of certain inflammatory gene markers, which were positively associated with metabolic abnormalities.
January 2020 in “Case reports in endocrinology” This case report describes a 29-year-old female with resistant polycystic ovary syndrome who experienced symptom relief following a unilateral oophorectomy.
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May 1991 in “PubMed” This case study from Boston University details a 35-year-old woman diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, treated with dexamethasone, leading to normalized androgen levels and successful conception.