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research The Effect of a Very-Low-Calorie Diet Versus a Moderate Energy Deficit Diet in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomised Controlled Trial

20 citations , September 2023 in “Nutrients”

A very-low-calorie diet led to more weight loss and health improvements in obese women with PCOS than a moderate energy deficit diet.

research Five-Year Results of a Prospective Very Low-Calorie Diet or Conventional Weight Loss Program in Type 2 Diabetes

68 citations , April 2002 in “Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics”

The intensive conventional diet with exercise led to better long-term weight loss and health improvements than the very low calorie diet in obese type 2 diabetics.

research Multidisciplinary Treatment of Obesity with a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast: Results in 668 Outpatients

80 citations , October 1985 in “American Journal of Public Health”

A weight loss program with a special fast helped patients lose an average of 41-47 pounds and improved their health, but maintaining the weight loss was challenging.

research The Management of Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet in Obesity Outpatient Clinic: A Practical Guide

97 citations , October 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine”

A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.

research Infertility Treatment in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lifestyle Interventions, Medications, and Surgery

19 citations , October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research”

Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.

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community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.

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The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.