ALLMedicine™ Hirsutism Center

Nov 30th, 2021 - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting up to 18% of women. Besides metabolic and fertility aspects, attention has lately been directed towards the detrimental effect of PCOS on psychological health. The objective...

Nov 16th, 2021 - Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide, with cardiovascular medications being amongst the most common medications prescribed. These medications have diverse effects on the heart, vascular system as well as other tissu...

Nov 16th, 2021 - Coffin-Siris syndrome (CSS) is a multiple malformation syndrome characterized by intellectual disability associated with coarse facial features, hirsutism, sparse scalp hair, and hypoplastic or absent fifth fingernails or toenails. CSS represents ...

Nov 13th, 2021 - The optimal fluence for treating hirsutism with the diode laser has not been elucidated. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the satisfaction and side effects of patients who have been treated with two diode laser therapy techniques: ...

Nov 12th, 2021 - Ovarian adrenal rest tumors (OARTs) are very rare. We describe a case of a young woman with uncontrolled classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CCAH), presenting with bilateral OARTs, successfully treated with steroid replacement. A 20-year-old...

Mar 10th, 2018 - To update the "Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline," published by the Endocrine Society in 2008. The participants include an Endocrine Society-appointed task force of seven...

Nov 9th, 2011 - Hirsutism, defined by the presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-sensitive areas of the female body, is one of the most common disorders in women during reproductive age. We conducted a systematic review and critical assessment of the ava...

Feb 7th, 2008 - Our objective was to develop clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women. The Task Force was composed of a chair, selected by the Clinical Guidelines Subcommittee (CGS) of The Endocrine Society...

Sep 28th, 2021 - This is a randomized, controlled, double-blinded, crossover study. The investigators will recruit women with PCOS in ages 40-49 yo. Subjects will be randomized to either receive metformin (2000 mg daily) or low dose oral contraceptives (OCs: 20 mc...

Sep 17th, 2021 - Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a genetic condition caused by mutations in cohesin-related genes, mostly notably NIPBL. The CdLS phenotype includes physical features such as typical facies, limb abnormalities, short stature, and hirsutism as ...

Jun 23rd, 2021 - 1. Study content 1.1 Study design This is a multi-centered, randomized, clinical trial. 1.2 Subject selection and exclusion Initially, 384 PCOS women anovulatory infertility will be recruited from four hospitals in mainland China: Department of Tr...

Apr 23rd, 2021 - Polycystic ovary syndrome accounts for the vast majority of anovulatory symptoms and hyperandrogenism in women. The diagnosis of Polycystic ovary syndrome has life-long implications, with increased risk for infertility, metabolic syndrome, and typ...

Apr 21st, 2021 - This randomized clinical trial was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Saudi German Hospital, Madinah-KSA, during the period from February 2019 to August 2020. The study included 207 patients who fulfilled the followin...

May 21st, 2021 - Polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common endocrinopathy and most common cause of female infertility, affects 8%-13% of reproductive-aged women. PCOS has a profound impact on a woman’s life yet its diagnosis and management remain confusing despit...

Feb 3rd, 2021 - New details confirm an increased risk of developing intracranial meningiomas after prolonged use of the hormonal product cyproterone acetate. Cyproterone acetate is a synthetic progestogen and potent anti-androgen that has been used in the treatme...

Jan 22nd, 2021 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with postpartum depression, and prenatal depressed mood and anxiety mediate the association, highlighting the need for prenatal psychological screening in this population, ...

Dec 5th, 2020 - At the recent National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 19th Annual Conference, experts discussed this year’s updates to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. The meeting also included reviews of NCCN Task Force reports on issues i...

Oct 19th, 2020 - Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) before menopause appear to have a greater risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular events after menopause, according to findings presented Saturday, October 17, at the virtual American So...