research Impact of Metformin and Rosiglitazone Treatment on Glucose Transporter 4 mRNA Expression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.
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research Cyclophosphamide: As Bad as Its Reputation? Long-Term Single Centre Experience of Cyclophosphamide Side Effects in the Treatment of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis
Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
research When Should an Insulin Sensitizing Agent Be Used in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.
research One of These Things Is Not Like the Others: The Idea of Precedence in Health Technology Assessment and Coverage Decisions
The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
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.
research Plasma C19 Steroid Sulfate Levels and Indices of Androgen Bioavailability in Female Pattern Androgenic Alopecia
Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.
research Metabolic Aspects of Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study
The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
research Psychological Aspects of Hyperandrogenic States in Late Adolescent and Young Women
Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
research Manifestation of Hyperandrogenism in the Continuous Light Exposure-Induced PCOS Rat Model
Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
research Intermediate Hair Follicles: A New, More Clinically Relevant Model for Hair Growth Investigations
Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
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 The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research Freeze-Drying of Platelet-Rich Plasma: The Quest for Standardization
The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.
research Genetic Variants Associated with Hyperandrogenemia in PCOS Pathophysiology
Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.
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 Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Saliva Testosterone Levels in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.
research Phosphatidylinositol-Specific Phospholipase C2 Functions in Auxin-Modulated Root Development
A protein called PLC2 is important for the growth and development of plant roots influenced by auxin.
research Exercise Activates the PI3K-AKT Signal Pathway by Decreasing the Expression of 5α-Reductase Type 1 in PCOS Rats
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
research Pre-Clinical Cell-Based Therapy for Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
Cell-based therapies show promise for treating Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency but need more research.
research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research The Rationale for Physiological Testosterone Replacement in Women
Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50): Development and Psychometric Properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
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.