7 citations
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February 2016 in “TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE]” This study reports that the homeopathic drugs Lycopodium clavatum and Calcarea carbonica showed significant ameliorative effects on polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms, with some differences in individual symptom response.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This review explores the potential benefits of non-psychoactive Cannabidiol for reducing stress and pain associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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July 1998 in “PubMed” This article reviews androgenic disorders in women, such as PCOS, highlighting how understanding these conditions could improve their management, but it presents no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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June 2007 in “PubMed” This review discusses current strategies for diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case report describes a 46-year-old Italian woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia who experienced significant improvements in physical and psychological health after receiving a delayed diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” This case report describes a 42-year-old woman who experienced positional vertigo, gradual hearing loss, and tinnitus after undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, suggesting a potential link between these complications and the procedure.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” This review discusses the cosmetic and health implications of hirsutism and highlights its potential link to serious underlying disorders, but it presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Case Reports” This case report describes a woman in her 30s who had virilisation and androgenic alopecia due to a testosterone-secreting ovarian tumor, which normalized after its surgical removal.
1 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that women with hair thinning presenting to a specialty clinic often had PCOS, with irregular menses and clinical signs like hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans being key indicators.
December 2022 in “OBG Management” The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reports a rare instance of a virilizing androgen-only secreting adrenal cortical adenoma in a 13-year-old, with symptom resolution after surgical removal.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article discusses immunohistochemical analysis of estrogen and progesterone receptors in endometrium and peritoneal endometriosis, introducing a new quantitative method, but reports no new experimental results.
33 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review describes the clinical evaluation and management options for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its endocrine and metabolic implications, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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August 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this review, spironolactone is highlighted for its emerging use in dermatology, particularly for treating androgen-mediated conditions like acne and hirsutism in susceptible females, though it requires careful monitoring for potential adverse effects.
December 2022 in “Journal of Phytonanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This case report describes a 35-year-old woman with PCOS who achieved a healthy pregnancy and symptom relief through a four-month Ayurvedic treatment regimen, emphasizing its potential in treating severe cases.
40 citations
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April 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” In this study, treatment with insulin sensitizers significantly increased adipose tissue GLUT4 mRNA expression and improved insulin resistance, menstrual patterns, and androgen profiles in PCOS patients, with rosiglitazone being more effective than metformin.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.
January 2021 in “Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University)” This study concluded that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers superior benefits over standard moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in improving aerobic capacity, insulin sensitivity, hormonal profiles, and anxiety scores in overweight women with PCOS.
This study found that irregular menstrual cycles and weight gain were common among women with PCOS, with 87% and 64% of patients experiencing these symptoms, respectively.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that evaluating clinical parameters such as BMI, waist-hip ratio, and symptoms like hirsutism and acne significantly aids in diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome among women.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice” A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle help manage PCOS symptoms.
37 citations
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June 2011 in “Pediatrics in Review” This article reviews the physiological changes underlying normal pubertal milestones and emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes to assess pubertal abnormalities, without reporting new clinical findings.
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This paper discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome, noting that when they coexist, they amplify androgen secretion and skin-related changes, affecting ovulation and fertility, but presents no new experimental findings.
1540 citations
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
April 2018 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” In this randomized controlled clinical study, researchers found that Neem and Zanjabeel treatment was as effective as standard hormonal therapy in reducing hirsutism and improving biochemical and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovarian disease, while also significantly lowering fasting insulin and lipid levels.
186 citations
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February 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study observed that serum levels of oestradiol, testosterone, and androstenedione increase rapidly with the onset of puberty and continue to rise after menarche, with anovulatory cycles being common in early postmenarchal girls.
4 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the increasing number of women opting for surgical hair restoration and attributes it to improved techniques and greater public awareness, but reports no clinical results.
66 citations
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August 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that menstrual irregularity is common in women with acromegaly, with high GH levels, estrogen deficiency, and larger tumors correlating with more severe irregularity.
138 citations
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October 2012 in “Behavioral Ecology” This review argues that the immunocompetence hypothesis, linking masculine facial features to attractiveness through health benefits, lacks sufficient evidence and sidesteps alternative explanations.