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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: It's Not Just Infertility Recent diagnostic and pharmacologic developments have focused renewed attention on polycystic ovary syndrome...   |
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Current Perspectives in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome The purpose of this review is to examine the clinical course of this syndrome, which spans adolescence through menopause, and suggest a simple and cost-effective diagnostic evaluation to screen the large numbers of women who may be affected. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004
Anne D. Walling |
Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism in Women The excessive growth of coarse hair in a male-like pattern can cause significant distress and have multiple negative consequences for patients. Hyperandrogenism usually causes hirsutism. A review by Azziz stresses the need for a systematic evaluation of the patient and use of combination therapy. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2001
Kathleen B. Elmer |
HAIR-AN Syndrome: A Multisystem Challenge HAIR-AN syndrome is an acronym for an unusual multisystem disorder in women that consists of hyperandrogenism (HA), insulin resistance (IR) and acanthosis nigricans (AN)... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2006
Master-Hunter & Heiman |
Amenorrhea: Evaluation and Treatment A thorough history and physical examination as well as laboratory testing can help narrow the differential diagnosis of amenorrhea. In patients with primary amenorrhea, the presence or absence of sexual development should direct the evaluation. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2003
C. Carolyn Thiedke |
Alopecia in Women Alopecia can be divided into disorders in which the hair follicle is normal but the cycling of hair growth is abnormal and disorders in which the hair follicle is damaged. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2007
Jose-Miller et al. |
Infertility Infertility is defined as failure to achieve pregnancy during one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. A careful history and physical examination of each partner can suggest a single or multifactorial etiology and can direct further investigation. |
Nurse Practitioner
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Michelle C. Thomas |
Treatment options for Dysfunctional uterine bleeding The diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding can be a long emotional journey for the patient and a difficult challenge for the provider. |
American Family Physician
August 2001
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Impact of Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity on the Gynecologic Health of Adolescents Dieting behaviors and nutrition can have an enormous impact on the gynecologic health of adolescents... |
American Family Physician
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Common Hair Loss Disorders Hair loss (alopecia) affects men and women of all ages and often significantly affects social and psychologic well-being. Although alopecia has several causes, a careful history, close attention to the appearance, and a few simple studies can quickly narrow the potential diagnoses. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2006
Margo & Winn |
Testosterone Treatments: Why, When, and How? Testosterone treatment is controversial for men and even more so for women. Although long-term outcome data are not available, prescriptions for testosterone are becoming more common. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2000 |
Cushing's Disease: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Evaluation The most common endogenous cause of Cushing's syndrome is Cushing's disease. Frequent clinical findings include weight gain, truncal obesity, striae, hypertension, glucose intolerance and infections... |
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New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
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New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002
Shenenberger & Utecht |
Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair Unwanted facial hair is a common problem that is seldom discussed in the primary care setting. Family physicians can properly educate patients and recommend treatment for this common condition if they are armed with basic knowledge about the treatment options. |
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New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2007
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Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome, Type II Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome, type II (APS II) is not a common disease, but it has life-threatening consequences when the diagnosis is overlooked. |
AskMen.com
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Mike Davison |
Are You Lacking Testosterone? If you believe you have a low level of testosterone, take the proper steps to do something about it: get your blood tested and your body examined. |
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Jacob Franek |
Hair Loss Treatments 101 How can you treat hair loss once male pattern baldness inevitably strikes? |
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James Fell |
Glenn Beck's 'Adrenal Fatigue' I'm not sure what's wrong with him, but he's not going to find out by taking advice from an alternative medicine practitioner pushing pseudoscience. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2006 |
Testosterone Therapy: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is testosterone?... Is it safe to take testosterone?... Are there any side effects of taking testosterone?... How do I take testosterone?... |
AskMen.com
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Joshua Levine |
Male Pattern Baldness Causes and treatments for baldness. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Removing Unwanted Facial Hair? Unwanted hair on the face is a common problem. It affects many men and women. Most methods of hair removal are simple and don't cost very much. However, permanent hair removal is not always possible. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2000 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Who gets it? What are the signs of PCOS? What causes PCOS? Does PCOS cause long-term problems? How can my doctor tell that I have PCOS? How is PCOS treated? |
AskMen.com
Joshua Levine |
Prevent Early Bald Spots By understanding some of the causal factors of baldness, one can actually take precautionary steps to prevent premature hair loss. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2003 |
Hair Loss in Women Types of Hair Loss... Diagnosing Your Hair Loss... Hair Care and Styling |
AskMen.com
Karin Eldor |
Hair Removal Trends For Men Between waxing, shaving, electrolysis, tweezing, trimming, and laser hair removal, men of all ages, sizes, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and professions are getting rid of their excess body hair. |
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Adam Fox |
Hair Loss Dos & Don'ts Hair loss is a long process and an emotionally painful one at that. But following a few realistic rules can shave away the sorrow, and indeed, even years off your face. |
