research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research Use of Insulin-Sensitizing Agents in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
research Endocrine Disorders in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
research The Effect of 5-Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research UHPLC/Q-TOFMS-Based Plasma Metabolomics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients With and Without Insulin Resistance
The research found different metabolism changes in PCOS patients and suggested new potential markers for diagnosing PCOS with or without insulin resistance.
research Acne in Women
Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
research Diagnosis and Challenges of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.
research Oral Contraceptives and Cyproterone Acetate in Female Acne Treatment
Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.
research Management of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia During Pregnancy
With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
research Hepatotoxicity with Low- and Ultralow-Dose Flutamide: A Surveillance Study on 203 Hyperandrogenic Young Females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Incomplete Recovery of Erectile Function in Rats After Discontinuation of Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy
Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
research Insulin Resistance and the Long-Term Consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
research Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin in the Second-Line Treatment of Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: A Phase II Study
Docetaxel and oxaliplatin are effective and have manageable side effects for recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
research Women's Midlife Health: Reframing Menopause
The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
research The VEGF +405 G>C 5' Untranslated Region Polymorphism and Risk of PCOS: A Study in South Indian Women
The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinical and Laboratory Findings and Trichoscopy Depending on Disease Severity
Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
research Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Roentgen Ulcers and Telangiectasis
Aloe vera healed severe skin damage and restored normal skin in five weeks.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.
research Finasteride Treatment for One Year in 35 Hirsute Patients
Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.
research Effect of Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects
The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study
High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Dermatological Approach
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Review of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency and Diagnostic Challenges
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
research The Placebo Effect And Randomized Trials: Analysis Of Conventional Medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.