Many women with PCOS in Saudi Arabia suffer from depression and anxiety.
December 2016 in “The European health psychologist” Women with PCOS need more support to cope with isolation, helplessness, and grief, and to build resilience.
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September 2017 in “PubMed” The document concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments vary, including medication for pattern baldness and addressing underlying issues for other types.
February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
July 2023 in “Health science reports” Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
January 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can prevent complications and improve symptoms.
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November 2022 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” Ethnic Indian women with PCOS often have early symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and need better information and support for treatment and lifestyle management.
40 citations,
February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.
December 2023 in “Health economics and management review” Radiographers in private hospitals face many health issues due to heavy workloads and long hours.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
March 2023 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” PCOS often leads to sleep problems, especially obstructive sleep apnea, affecting overall health.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” The book provides comprehensive information on Impulse Control Disorders but lacks definitive evidence for effective treatments.
29 citations,
May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
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January 2016 in “Quality of Life Research” The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
25 citations,
June 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
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February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
March 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 can cause a type of hair loss that usually starts 3-6 months after the illness, and treatment includes stress reduction and hair care products like Minoxidil.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
16 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Different diagnostic criteria greatly affect PCOS diagnosis rates in teenagers.
13 citations,
April 2023 in “Nature communications” Long COVID patients have more health issues than non-infected people.
1 citations,
May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
1 citations,
March 2016 in “Health Communication” Health experts should not ignore their own health issues and seeking treatment is important for their well-being and work.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
16 citations,
December 2007 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
September 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Long-COVID has diverse, long-term health impacts, especially in young people.