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Abstract Background: Granulosa-cell tumors (GCT), rare malignancies that arise from sex-cord stromal cells, account for less than 5% of ovarian tumors. These tumors present with an endocrine syndrome...
Objective. Polycystic ovary syndrome may be associated with an increased risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer, but substantial evidence remains to be established. We investigated the...
BACKGROUND: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is common in older horses. OBJECTIVES: To determine diagnosis frequency, prognostic factors, long-term survival, and owner satisfaction with tr...
Abstract Objective: Evidence indicates that metformin and pioglitazone both improve insulin resistance and hirsutism among patient with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However, the effectiveness o...
Evaluation of various insulin sensitivity indices in lean idiopathic hirsutism patients.
Hirsutism is characterized by excessive growth of terminal hair in a male pattern. Idiopathic hirsutism (IH) is a common cause of hirsutism. Since there are few data demonstrating IH is associated w...
Background: Intense pulse light (IPL) with square pulse technology is one of the latest hair removal technologies to be marketed in India. However, there is no literature on use of IPL in Indian skin....
Epidermal growth factor receptor-induced hirsutism and trichomegaly.
We investigated the associations between smoking status and metabolic risk factors and sex hormones in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study was designed as a retrospective trans-sectional study...
Tamoxifen, a triphenylethylethylene, is an adjuvant therapy used for the treatment of oestrogen-receptor positive breast carcinoma due to its oestrogen receptor antagonist effect.1 We report here a ca...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Endocrine Disorder and Risk Factor for Vascular Disease.
OPINION STATEMENT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age, impacting 5-10% of premenopausal American women. During the reproductive years, w...
News Articles
New Physician Joins Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
DENVER, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM) recently expanded their medical team with the addition of board eligible reproductive endocrinologist Je...
Abbott Announces New Testosterone Test to Measure the Hormone at Low Levels
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Testosterone is an important androgen hormone in the health and well-being of men and women. Testosterone levels are associated with sexual develo...
The Continuous Need for Anti-Bullying
LA CROSSE, Wis., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the month of October Internet trends have reached an all-time high for searches related to anti-bullying. Media outlets across the nation have in...
PCOS Foundation Receives Endless Support for its Third Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk
"Take a Stand" with the PCOS Foundation in effort to help change the lives of 7 million females living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 12, 2012 Since...
Abbott Announces CE Mark for Highly Sensitive Testosterone Test to Measure the Hormone at Low Levels
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today CE Marking (Conformite Europeenne) for a testosterone assay with improved sensitivity and clinical utility...
Ovulation induction doesn't improve hirsutism in PCOS patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Inducing ovulation in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) does not affect hirsutism, new findings show.
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Clinical Trials
Bone Status and Insulin Resistance in Hirsutism
The purpose of this study is to investigate how the bones of hirsute women are different from bones of healthy women. The change in hormone content in the blood will also be investigated....
Enhanced Safety Aesthetic Laser System
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new laser system provides better safety and efficacy than existing lasers in popular cosmetic procedures such as hair removal, treatment...
Metformin and Oral Contraceptives in PCOS
Background: PCOS is a common condition with a prevalence of 5-8 % in premenopausal women. More than 50% of PCOS patients are insulin resistant and have a diabetes risk 5-8 times higher tha...
VSL#3 Treatment in Children With Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease (CD) in childhood is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition that has a significant impact on growth and development. The disease is characterized by an increased and u...
Evaluation of Eflornithine on Facial and Forearm Skin
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether regular use of eflornithine 11.5% cream in treating women with facial hair will induce skin damage (atrophy) on the face and/or forearms
Enhanced Safety Laser Hair Removal System
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new laser system provides better safety and efficacy in hair removal than existing lasers.
Study of Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease(CVD) in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive women. It is estimated that 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS. One of the major diagn...
Obesity and Clinical Presentation of Hyperandrogenism
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive women. It is estimated that 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS. One of the major diagn...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive women. It is estimated that 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS. One of the major diagn...
Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of topical Finasteride in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Donohue Syndrome
Rare autosomal recessive syndrome of extreme insulin resistance due to mutations in the binding domain of INSULIN RECEPTOR. Clinical features include severe intrauterine and postnatal growth restriction, characteristic dysmorphic FACIES; HIRSUTISM; VIRILIZATION; multiple endocrine abnormalities, and early death.
Spironolactone
A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
Gangliosidosis, Gm1
An autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the absence or deficiency of BETA-GALACTOSIDASE. It is characterized by intralysosomal accumulation of G(M1) GANGLIOSIDE and oligosaccharides, primarily in neurons of the central nervous system. The infantile form is characterized by MUSCLE HYPOTONIA, poor psychomotor development, HIRSUTISM, hepatosplenomegaly, and facial abnormalities. The juvenile form features HYPERACUSIS; SEIZURES; and psychomotor retardation. The adult form features progressive DEMENTIA; ATAXIA; and MUSCLE SPASTICITY. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, pp96-7)
Hyperandrogenism
A condition caused by the excessive secretion of ANDROGENS from the ADRENAL CORTEX; the OVARIES; or the TESTES. The clinical significance in males is negligible. In women, the common manifestations are HIRSUTISM and VIRILISM as seen in patients with POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME and ADRENOCORTICAL HYPERFUNCTION.
Cushing Syndrome
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess levels of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) or other GLUCOCORTICOIDS from endogenous or exogenous sources. It is characterized by upper body OBESITY; OSTEOPOROSIS; HYPERTENSION; DIABETES MELLITUS; HIRSUTISM; AMENORRHEA; and excess body fluid. Endogenous Cushing syndrome or spontaneous hypercortisolism is divided into two groups, those due to an excess of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN and those that are ACTH-independent.
