May 2007 in “Bioline International (Bioline International)” This study reports that 91.4% of pregnant women in south India experienced pigmentary alterations, highlighting various skin changes occurring during pregnancy.
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September 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin both significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women with PCOS, but the combination therapy was not more effective than spironolactone alone regarding BMI, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” This collection of articles in AOGS includes findings on tetranectin as a possible prognostic marker for advanced ovarian cancer, and the effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape for recurrent stress urinary incontinence.
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November 2016 in “Current sexual health reports” This review summarizes characteristics of vaginal moisturizers, lubricants, and washes for managing genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and clarifies common misconceptions about their chemical additives, without providing new clinical results.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, the size of vaginal prolapse was significantly linked to preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision following the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” This study observed that the size of vaginal prolapse in patients was significantly related to both the preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision during the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension procedure.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This article reviews a guideline provided to MtF patients for effective post-surgical vaginal dilatation, emphasizing preoperative education and a structured dilatation routine to aid recovery.
82 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study describes the enzymatic processes through which DHEA is converted to active sex steroids in human skin, highlighting an androgenic effect on sebaceous glands and estrogenic effects in the vagina.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes marked improvement in symptoms for a 24-year-old woman with PCOS following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly included a reduction in irregular menstruation, vaginal discomfort, and weight gain.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermatology online journal” This review describes the surgical and nonsurgical genital rejuvenation options for addressing hair, morphology, and vascular changes, noting increased interest but providing no new clinical findings.
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” This review discusses management strategies for sexual side effects of aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and reports no original clinical findings.
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August 2021 in “Materials & Design” This review summarizes advancements in biomaterial-based encapsulation of probiotics for diverse biomedical uses and reports no new clinical results, while outlining current challenges and future research directions.
75 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that Santolina oil was effective in controlling experimental candidiasis in both in vitro and in vivo settings and enhanced the effectiveness of clotrimazole against Candida albicans in vitro.
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February 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.
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January 2013 in “Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz” Older adults still engage in sexual activities but face challenges like health issues and lack of professional support, highlighting the need for better healthcare provider education and research on sexual fulfillment in old age.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” This case report documents a 3-year-old guinea pig with hormonally active ovarian cysts, cystic endometrial hyperplasia, and bacterial endometritis associated with a uterine foreign body.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Case Reports” In this case study, a 71-year-old woman with postmenopausal hirsutism was diagnosed with a Leydig cell tumor and endometrial carcinoma, with hirsutism improving one month after surgery.
This study reported that autologous platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women without affecting sexual function, suggesting it as a promising minimally invasive treatment option.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” This case study describes a rare instance of a Granulosa‐Theca cell tumor causing sexual precocity in a 12-month-old infant, with significantly reduced estradiol levels following tumor removal.
In this study, women with stress urinary incontinence who received a platelet-rich plasma injection experienced significant improvement in symptoms without significant adverse reactions.
In this interventional study, researchers observed that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement one and three months after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, with no notable impact on sexual function or adverse reactions reported.
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November 2023 in “American journal of clinical pathology” This case report highlights a rare occurrence of poorly differentiated endometrial carcinoma in a transgender man undergoing long-term testosterone therapy, underscoring the necessity of continued gynecologic care and further research into the effects of testosterone on endometrial health in this population.
In this case study, a 12-year-old girl with an imperforate hymen experienced significant complications, including hematometrocolpos and a large abdominal mass, highlighting the necessity of early gynecologic care and education about female anatomy to improve outcomes.
January 2026 in “Physical Education Health and Social Sciences” This study found that integrating Lactobacillus-rich probiotic nutrition and fractional CO₂ laser therapy with clotrimazole in mucoadhesive hydrogels significantly improved clinical and structural outcomes for women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, suggesting a promising advanced therapy, though further validation in larger trials is needed.
February 2024 in “Pediatrics in review” This study details a 15-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea and other symptoms who was found to have a pituitary mass causing multiple hormonal deficiencies, diagnosed as lymphocytic hypophysitis.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study investigated differences in gene expression in the mammary glands of SLICK and wild-type Holstein cattle, finding limited differences overall but identifying enriched pathways related to arachidonic acid metabolism and oxytocin production, which merit further exploration.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” This case report describes a 7.5-year-old girl with precocious puberty displaying significant secondary sexual development and advanced bone age, treated monthly with Leuprolide.
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, polycystic ovary syndrome was the most prevalent cause of androgen excess, and suppressive hormonal therapy improved hirsutism, menstrual dysfunction, and acne in most patients, though side effects were common.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study reviews the evolution and modifications of microneedle drug delivery systems, initially designed for percutaneous use, now expanded for targeting a variety of tissues and organs such as ocular, oral mucosal, and gastrointestinal, suggesting widespread future applicability.