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This article explores the endocrine functions involved in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome and discusses approaches for diagnosing and managing the condition, with no new clinical results reported.

This study observed that most hirsute patients on combined cyproterone acetate and 'Diane' therapy experienced a reduction in hair growth, with hair becoming softer, thinner, and lighter in color over 12 months.

This study found no significant difference in polycystic ovary syndrome prevalence between lesbian and heterosexual women seeking artificial insemination, nor in their fertility rates.

In this meta-analysis, researchers found that moxibustion combined with oriental herbal medicine may improve pregnancy rates and other outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to western medication alone; however, the evidence is limited by the poor quality of included studies.

This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had a higher risk of fractures, including osteoporotic and specific types like spine and forearm fractures, compared to those without the condition.

This article reviews assessment and management strategies for adolescent females with excessive hair growth and highlights the importance of evaluating potential androgen sources.

This article discusses how the diagnosis and management of alopecia differ significantly between adults and children, emphasizing age-specific approaches but reports no new clinical findings.

This review discusses the potential efficacy of topical antiandrogen therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris, finding promising results but highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.

In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia showed no difference in insulin resistance or prevalence of metabolic syndrome but had higher cardiovascular risk due to increased inflammatory markers and lipoprotein(a) levels.

This case report describes a testosterone- and cortisol-secreting adrenocortical oncocytoma causing hirsutism in a 23-year-old woman, highlighting adrenal oncocytomas as an important consideration for differential diagnosis.

This study found that women with PCOS had significantly prolonged nasal mucociliary clearance time, which may increase their susceptibility to respiratory tract and middle ear infections.

This study found that obese Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly lower serum 25-OH vitamin D levels compared to non-obese women with the condition.

In this study, serum omentin-1 levels were significantly higher in females with idiopathic hirsutism compared to those with PCOS and healthy controls.

This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing PCOS and highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment to improve patient outcomes, despite often being overlooked.

In this study, 33 overweight women with normal hormone levels but showing PCOS symptoms experienced substantial reductions in acne lesions and improvements in hirsutism and menstrual irregularities after 8 weeks of Tracnil™ treatment, with minimal adverse reactions reported.

This study found that PCOS women with COVID-19 had lower ACE2 levels and higher insulin resistance, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk.

This study found that women with PCOS who are obese had an altered lipid profile and increased waist-hip ratio compared to lean counterparts, without differences in endocrine parameters.

This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations, suggesting hyperactivation of the HPA axis may affect metabolic and inflammatory markers in those with elevated cortisol levels.

This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with virilization linked to ovarian stromal hyperthecosis, highlighting the importance of detailed clinical evaluation and complementary testing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This study found that N-acetylcysteine was as effective as metformin in improving insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with fewer side effects.

This article reviews common causes of hair loss and hair excess and discusses their management in primary care settings, but it reports no new clinical results.

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.

This review correlates modern biomedical and Unani medical perspectives on PCOS, suggesting that integrating both approaches might improve symptom management and quality of life for affected women, though it reports no new clinical results.

This review reveals that PCOS is consistently linked to gut microbiota dysbiosis, characterized by reduced microbial diversity and shifts in composition, which are associated with various PCOS phenotypes and may present opportunities for microbiota-targeted therapies addressing the disorder's underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.

This study found a weak and negative correlation between depression and adiponectin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which was statistically significant.

This case report discusses a patient with VHL-associated paraganglioma, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and monitoring in those with VHL disease, due to high mutation penetrance and associated risks.

This source highlights the essential role of androgens in women's health, noting their impact on various body systems and the critical need for more research on androgen therapies regarding side effects, patient selection, and laboratory standardization.

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.

This study found that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome at a gynecology clinic in Nnewi exhibited significant oxidative stress and hormonal imbalances compared to controls.

This study found that hirsutism in women is associated with elevated androgen hormone levels and increased serum TNFα, suggesting a link between androgen-driven inflammatory responses and excessive hair growth.