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Clinical Exome Sequencing Unveils the Genetic Landscape of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Focusing on Lean and Obese Phenotypes: Implications for Cost-Effective Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment

research Clinical Exome Sequencing Unveils the Genetic Landscape of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Focusing on Lean and Obese Phenotypes: Implications for Cost-Effective Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment

June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.

research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Position Statement from the European Society of Endocrinology

467 citations, October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology”

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression

research Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression

189 citations, March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update”

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

research Diabetes and Cardiovascular Events in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A 20-Year Retrospective Cohort Study

150 citations, October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

research Targeting the Pre-Receptor Metabolism of Cortisol as a Novel Therapy in Obesity and Diabetes

70 citations, March 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.

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community What treatment helps diffuse hair thinning from insulin resistance?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The individual is experiencing hair loss due to insulin resistance (IR) and is seeking advice. They are currently using a keto diet, supplements, exercise, and plan to add metformin to their regimen.

community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

in Female 42 upvotes 3 years ago

User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 72 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 4 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.