research Association of Insulin Resistance with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes and Patients’ Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
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research Prevalence of CYP21 Mutations and IRS1 Variant Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Adrenal Androgen Excess
Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.
research Ovarian Stromal Hyperthecosis and Hyperandrogenemia Refractory to Hormonal Suppression
Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
research Assessment of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Premenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
research Effective Amelioration of Hepatic Inflammation and Insulin Response in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats via Regulating AKT/mTOR Signaling: Role of Lepidium Sativum Seed Extracts
Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Really Related?
There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.
research Oxidative Stress in Alopecia Areata: A Case-Control Study
Alopecia areata patients have higher oxidative stress and lower antioxidant levels.
research The Efficacy of an Adjuvant Norethisterone (Jenapharm) Therapy in Endometrial Cancer
Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.
research Correlation of Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
research Increased DHEAS and Decreased Total Testosterone Serum Levels in a Subset of Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Exist?
Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
research Serum Levels of Testosterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate in Females with Acne and/or Female Pattern Hair Loss
No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
research Urinary Androgens Provide Additional Evidence Related to Metabolism and Are Correlated With Serum Androgens in Girls
The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Its Phenotypes and Cardio-Metabolic Features in a Community Sample of Iranian Population: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
About 19.4% of Iranian women in the study have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the most common type involving irregular periods and high male hormone levels, but their heart and metabolic health is similar to women without the condition.
research Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor Beta Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women
Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
research Evaluation of Total Oxidant and Total Antioxidant Status in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Acne patients have higher levels of oxidative stress, but it's not clear if it causes or results from acne; antioxidants might help treat acne.
research Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance, and Cutaneous Virilism
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
research Changes in Serum Free Testosterone, Sleep Patterns, and 5-Alpha-Reductase Type I Activity Influence Sebum Excretion in Female Subjects
Sleep, testosterone levels, and a specific enzyme activity affect skin oil production in women.
research Female Androgenic Alopecia
Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Atherogenic Index of Plasma in Non-Obese Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
research The Notch Intracellular Domain Has an RBPj-Independent Role During Mouse Hair Follicular Development
The Notch signaling pathway helps in mouse hair development through a noncanonical mechanism that does not rely on RBPj or transcription.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Dutasteride and Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density, Serum Lipoproteins, Hemoglobin, Prostate Specific Antigen, and Sexual Function in Healthy Young Men
Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.
research Influence of Dosing Time on the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride in Rats
Dosing time affects finasteride's effectiveness and safety in rats.
research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat but No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition
Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.
research The Effects of Finasteride on Hair Growth, Hair Cycle Stage, and Serum Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Adult Male and Female Stumptail Macaques
Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
research Simvastatin-Induced Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Injury Following Ciclosporin Treatment for Alopecia Universalis
Combining ciclosporin and simvastatin can cause severe kidney damage.
research Quercetin and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research The Frequency of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Females with Resistant Acne Vulgaris
Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.