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Effect of Metformin and Antioxidant Agents on Hirsutism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017 Forty six Iraqi women with PCOS were involved in this study . They were treated with metformin alone and with antioxidant agents (vitamin E or C).It was found that all patients who treated with metformin or with combination of metformin with antioxidant ...
Mohammed A.Taher
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Examination of newborn DNA methylation among women with polycystic ovary syndrome/hirsutism
Epigenetics, 2023 Research suggests that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) traits (e.g., hyperandrogenism) may create a suboptimal intrauterine environment and induce epigenetic modifications.
Kristen J. Polinski +11 more
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POSTMENOPAUSAL HIRSUTISM: A CASE REPORT
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2021 INTRODUCTION: Hirsutism is a common condition affecting around 5-10% of female in the childbearing age. During menopausal evolution phase some terminal hair growth can occur in few females as part of normal aging process.
Tahir Ghaffar +5 more
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Gynecological Endocrinology, 2009 Hirsutism is a distressing and relatively common problem for women in the reproductive age group. It is defined as excess terminal hair growth in a female in a typically male distribution.
Duru, Shah, Sukhpreet, Patel
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A study of endocrine profile in premenopausal women with hirsutism
Journal of Integrated Health Sciences, 2014 Background The aim of the study was to find the endocrinal profile of patients with hirsutism presenting to dermatology OPD. Hirsutism is defined objectively by Modified Ferriman-Gallwey score ≥ 8 (mFG).
J Lakhani Som, J Lakhani Om, R C Raval
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The Relationship Between 2D:4D Digit Ratio and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Am J Hum BiolABSTRACT Objectives This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence on the association between 2D:4D ratios and PCOS. Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases between May and June 2025. Two independent researchers conducted study screening, data extraction, and
Güner Emül T, Kaplan Serin E.
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Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2017 Hirsutism is defined as excessive terminal hair growth in a male pattern in females. It typically affects 5 to 10% of reproductive-age women. Excessive hair growth can often cause significant psychological and emotional distress.
John Mihailidis, MD +4 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective While cardiometabolic comorbidities have been well established in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it remains unclear whether the early signs of cardiovascular morbidity emerge during adolescence. This study aimed to investigate whether metabolic and cardiovascular alterations begin in adolescents with PCOS.
Demet Aygün Ari +8 more
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Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism
Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2014 Objective. Oncocytomas of the adrenal cortex are usually benign and nonfunctional. They are rarely seen as the cause of hirsutism. Therefore, we aimed to report a case of adrenocortical oncocytoma presenting with hirsutism. Methods.
Serap Baydur Sahin +5 more
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Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2015 Hirsutism is defined as excessive terminal hair growth in a male pattern in females. It typically affects 5 to 10% of reproductive-age women. Excessive hair growth can often cause significant psychological and emotional distress.
John Mihailidis, MD +4 more
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