This study found that adverse effects from hormonal contraception were more common and severe with progestin-only injections compared to estradiol levonorgestrel combination pills.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the role of contraceptives in dermatology, particularly for acne treatment and managing patients on teratogens, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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October 1996 in “JAMA” This case report discusses a 17-year-old student's contraceptive use and pregnancy history without providing new research findings.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Open Access Journal of Contraception” This study suggests that lower-dose ethinyl estradiol formulations and progestin-only contraceptives may offer safer options for managing PCOS in obese women due to minimal metabolic effects.
December 1982 in “PubMed” This review discusses the use of different types of oral contraceptive pills and highlights their effectiveness, potential side effects, and contraindications without presenting new clinical data.
8 citations
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April 2022 in “Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” This review explores contraceptive options for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for tailored choices based on individual clinical, hormonal, and metabolic profiles, but reports no new clinical findings.
502 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses hirsutism management guidelines, recommending androgen testing only for women with abnormal hirsutism scores and advocating for combined therapy approaches depending on severity and underlying conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2020 in “the british journal of cardiology” This case report suggests that the progestogen-only pill may cause false-positive aldosterone/renin ratio results in primary hyperaldosteronism screening, indicating it should be omitted before testing.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Open access journal of contraception” This article reviews the role of androgens and oral contraceptives in acne pathogenesis and management but presents no new clinical results.
88 citations
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
78 citations
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November 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
30 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews current treatment options for acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia in women with PCOS, recommending individualized and multidisciplinary approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “JAAPA” This article reviews how to identify and manage androgenic alopecia caused by hormonal contraceptives but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
37 citations
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February 2007 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article examines current pharmacologic treatments for PCOS focusing on symptom-specific approaches, particularly the metabolic effects of therapies, but reports no new clinical findings.
31 citations
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September 2006 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This article reviews diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on hormonal and metabolic management strategies, and presents no new clinical data.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the mechanisms by which isotretinoin and hormonal therapy treat acne through their effects on sebaceous glands, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews polycystic ovary syndrome's clinical features, highlighting diagnostic criteria and management strategies, and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for targeted treatment approaches.
82 citations
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article outlines the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment strategies for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting important diagnostic and management approaches but reporting no new research results.
30 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This review discusses hormonal influences and treatment considerations in female acne, particularly highlighting the role of androgens in persistent or resistant cases, and reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses the onset of menstruation and related challenges in young women, with a focus on primary amenorrhea, its diagnosis, and management strategies, and reports no new clinical findings.
22 citations
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This article reviews the negative effects of androgenic disorders and highlights that newer oral contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce these effects and improve compliance, but it reports no new results.
April 2025 in “Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine” In this study, the analysis of PCOS subreddit data revealed that lifestyle changes and supplements were perceived positively for managing PCOS symptoms, while contraceptives were often linked with negative experiences, except when they included anti-androgenic progestins.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers reported that both progestin-only injectable contraceptives, DMPA-IM and NET-EN, significantly decreased serum testosterone and SHBG levels among HIV-negative women in South Africa, yet this did not explain prior findings of no reduction in risky sexual behavior or sexual function.
November 2025 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses coordinated management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome across various levels of care but reports no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “OBG Management” The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.
46 citations
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review discusses the increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with combined hormonal contraceptives, particularly noting higher risks with certain progestins like desogestrel, gestodene, and cyproterone acetate, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that six months of combined estrogen-progestin pill therapy led to a significant reduction in serum AMH levels and improvement in hyperandrogenic symptoms among women with PCOS.