42 citations
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”
This article provides an overview of diagnosing Cushing's syndrome, emphasizing the importance of assessing clinical signs and the appropriate use of first-line biochemical screening.
This case report details a 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome, where BIPSS identified the pituitary gland as the cortisol excess source and hormonal tests showed suppressed puberty markers.
In this study, a 37-year-old female with resistant hypertension and signs of Cushing's syndrome and primary aldosteronism was found to have normal cortisol levels but high levels of cortisol and aldosterone via adrenal venous sampling, leading to a diagnosis confirmed by right adrenalectomy.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism”
This study found that thyroid volume was increased in PCOS patients with insulin resistance, with potential influences from TSH and LH levels on these changes.
19 citations
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January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation”
This study found a high prevalence of hyperandrogenemia in women with PCOS, with distinct biochemical differences according to BMI and presence of hyperandrogenemia.
DIM is suggested to help with estrogen metabolism for those on finasteride or dutasteride, potentially reversing side effects like fat gain and mood changes. Some users doubt its effectiveness, recommending lifestyle changes or consulting a doctor instead.
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
The conversation humorously discusses unconventional and satirical hair loss treatments involving urine and feces. Participants joke about these methods as alternatives to traditional treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.