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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Ayurvedic treatment helped reduce PCOS symptoms in a 19-year-old girl.
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March 2023 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
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July 2023 in “Maturitas” The pandemic worsened mental health and healthcare access for middle-aged women, leading to negative changes in their lifestyle.
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