74 citations
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July 1991 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that topically applied minoxidil was more effective than nitroglycerin and placebo in enhancing penile diameter, rigidity, and arterial flow, with the most pronounced effects in patients with neurogenic impotence.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report illustrates a rare instance of mixed germ cell tumor in the pituitary with hyperandrogenism, emphasizing the importance of thorough examination and hormone evaluation in identifying hormonal dysfunctions.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers using the Flo app data found that bloating was the most frequently reported symptom and main predictor of PCOS among women from various countries.
September 2024 in “Medicine theory and practice” In a clinical case study, researchers identified adrenocortical adenoma as the cause of hyperandrogenism syndrome in a preschool-aged girl, following a comprehensive diagnostic process and successful surgical intervention to remove the tumor, leading to positive clinical improvements.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Cureus” This article discusses the characteristics and potential consequences of polycystic ovarian syndrome, including its effects on fertility and risk for other health conditions, but it reports no new findings.
This study found that premenopausal exercising women with oligomenorrhea had lower triiodothyronine levels and truncal fat percentage compared to other groups, suggesting distinct energetic and reproductive profiles.
October 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This review discusses the potential use of prostate specific antigen as a diagnostic marker for hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that women diagnosed with PCOS who had hyperandrogenic symptoms at diagnosis were more likely to experience persistent androgenic symptoms and impaired quality of life in midlife.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” This case study describes a rare instance of a Granulosa‐Theca cell tumor causing sexual precocity in a 12-month-old infant, with significantly reduced estradiol levels following tumor removal.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” This review discusses various aspects of Impulse Control Disorders, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight existing knowledge gaps and the need for proven treatments.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that adolescent girls with PCOS experienced earlier thelarche and menarche compared to controls, and the authors suggest these patterns may relate to hyperandrogenism and increased body mass index.
42 citations
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August 2017 in “Human Reproduction” This study observed that a longer anterior clitoral anogenital distance (AGDAC) is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome in adult Mediterranean women.
74 citations
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January 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study suggests testosterone gel administered for one year to male chronic pain patients receiving morphine may improve sexual function and mental health, despite limited effects on overall pain scores.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “PloS one” This study found that Jordanian males use oral contraceptive pills, particularly for bodybuilding, based on recommendations from gym coaches, highlighting unexpected uses of these medications.
88 citations
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May 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses WHO group 2 anovulation, highlighting polycystic ovary syndrome as a common cause of infertility and noting current treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, serum omentin-1 levels were significantly higher in females with idiopathic hirsutism compared to those with PCOS and healthy controls.
1 citations
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December 1971 in “PubMed” 5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that postmenopausal women with a history of hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea have a higher prevalence of several comorbidities, including heart and respiratory diseases, than those without these reproductive history markers.
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.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This article discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in genital rejuvenation and reports no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to evaluate its effectiveness in this area.
February 2024 in “Endocrinology and Disorders” This article compiles evidence on prescribing estrogen for hormonal imbalance in women, emphasizing it should be personalized and carefully managed by healthcare providers based on individual cases.
7 citations
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October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” This review discusses the similarities in clinical, endocrine, and ultrasonographic features between PCOS and other disorders with excessive androgen secretion, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Pharmaceutical and biological evaluations” This review discusses polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting its symptoms, potential causes, and treatment options, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a unique instance where elevated prolactin levels from a pituitary adenoma were associated with hirsutism due to increased dihydrotestosterone, with treatment leading to normalization.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study concluded that the modified Ferriman-Gallwey score was more effective in detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients compared to serum testosterone and free androgen index in Sri Lankan women.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this study, long-term normalization of testosterone levels in postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism did not improve body mass index, glucose, or lipid metabolism.
January 2009 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” This document includes various patents and studies on innovations like a device for 3D monitoring of uterine activity, a bipolar forceps instrument, and nonpeptide oxytocin agonists, but reports no novel research findings.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that 11-oxygenated androgens were higher in women with PCOS compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism, with no difference from controls, and higher Bisphenol A levels in obese women with PCOS may worsen metabolic issues.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of School Health” This study found that in a sample of female adolescents in Shiraz, the most common PCOS phenotype was hyperandrogenic with polycystic ovary syndrome, warranting further investigation due to associated risks.