research Clinical Approaches to PCOS: A Survey of the NASPAG Membership
Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
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research Serum AMH Levels in the Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenemic Conditions
Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
research An Adult With Hair Loss: A Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research Laboratory Testing in Telogen Effluvium
The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
research Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Laboratory Monitoring in Newly Diagnosed Telogen Effluvium Patients
Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.
research Clinico-Laboratory and Trichoscopic Evaluation of Various Patterns of Female Baldness: A Prospective Case-Control Study
Hormones and iron deficiency are linked to female pattern hair loss, and hair thinning patterns are similar across different types of this condition.
research Retrospective Evaluation of Patients with the Diagnosis of Telogen Effluvium
Many people with hair loss had low iron and ferritin levels.
research A Case of Ayme-Gripp Syndrome
Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Patients with Schizophrenia Treated with Atypical Antipsychotics: A Case Control Study
Women with schizophrenia on atypical antipsychotics are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) than women without schizophrenia.
research Biotin and Thyroid Function Test: A Case Study
High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
research Evaluation of the Relationship of Digital Phototrichogram Findings with Blood TSH, Ferritin, and Vitamin B12 Levels in Patients with Diffuse Hair Loss
Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.
research Study on Serum Abnormalities in Korean Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Korean women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of ferritin, testosterone, and vitamin D than average.
research Hyperprolactinemia in Patients with High TSH Levels with Both Clinical and Subclinical Hypothyroidism
People with both obvious and not-so-obvious underactive thyroid issues often have higher levels of the hormone prolactin.
research Hormonal Profile of Men with Premature Balding
Men with early balding often have hormone levels similar to women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Isosexual Precocious Pseudopuberty Secondary to a Testosterone-Secreting Leydig Cell Testicular Tumor: True Isosexual Development Early After Surgery
A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.
research The Impact of Levothyroxine on Thyroid Autoimmunity and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid Axis Activity in Men with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Levothyroxine is less effective in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness.
research Supplementation and Hair Growth: A Retrospective Chart Review of Patients With Alopecia and Laboratory Abnormalities
Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
research Evaluation of Thyroid Autoimmunity in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Thyroid autoimmunity may be involved in some female hair loss, suggesting the need to test for thyroid antibodies in these patients.
research Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Goiter in an Adult Cat
The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
research Evaluation of Anxiety and Levels of Serum B12, Folate, TSH, Ferritin, and Zinc in Telogen Alopecia Patients with Trichodynia
The study found no link between anxiety, vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc levels, and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
research Hypothyroidism and Eyelash Loss in a 77-Year-Old Woman
Eyelash loss can be a sign of thyroid problems.
research Expression of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis Related Genes in Human Skin
Thyroid-related genes are active in skin cells and may affect autoimmune conditions.
research A Clinico-Etiological Evaluation of Hirsutism Patients: A Case Series
The conclusion is that hirsutism is strongly linked to PCOS and higher levels of certain hormones, but not to DHEAS, prolactin, cortisol, or TSH.
research A Case of Pituitary Hyperplasia Secondary to Uncontrolled Primary Hypothyroidism
Taking thyroid medication reduced the patient's pituitary gland swelling and improved her symptoms.
research Telogen Effluvium: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss in women caused by many factors, and iron and thyroid tests are recommended for diagnosis.
research Telogen Effluvium and Associated Incidence of Abnormal Serum Ferritin, Zinc, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D, and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
research Lugol's Solution-Induced Painless Thyroiditis
Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.
research An Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Undetected by Ultrasound in a Postmenopausal Woman with Hirsutism and Hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research CME Examination for February 2010 Issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.