815 citations,
April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
189 citations,
March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
23 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
45 citations,
November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with early hair loss have higher blood pressure and aldosterone; screening and treatment may help.
47 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
7 citations,
April 2012 in “Clinical investigation” Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
36 citations,
January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.
2 citations,
March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
31 citations,
May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
29 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” MicroRNAs could be key biomarkers and therapeutic targets for PCOS.
21 citations,
January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The article concludes that treating hair loss requires careful research, understanding the causes, and personalized treatment plans.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Current Nutrition Reports” Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.
49 citations,
November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
16 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
165 citations,
February 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
5 citations,
September 2023 in “Nutrients” Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
8 citations,
March 2021 in “Medicina-lithuania” PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
117 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.
61 citations,
June 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.
62 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinical Medicine” Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
12 citations,
March 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The study found a significant link between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
14 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
13 citations,
August 1980 in “Cancer” Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.