98 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Exercise, especially vigorous aerobic and resistance training, can improve hormone levels in women with PCOS.
91 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Different PCOS characteristics affect lipid profiles, increasing cardiovascular disease risk, so regular lipid screening is advised.
80 citations
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April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
45 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
32 citations
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes inflammation regardless of body weight.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Skin problems like acne, excessive hair growth, and oily skin are common in women with PCOS and can help with early diagnosis.
27 citations
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May 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
16 citations
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January 2014 in “Obesity surgery” Vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolism, behavior, and reproduction in obese rats with PCOS.
15 citations
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August 2010 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology” PCOS diagnosis and treatment should consider race and ethnicity for accuracy.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Certain inflammatory factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing PCOS.
11 citations
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July 2019 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Certain skin conditions in women are linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes due to hormone imbalances.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
10 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” Vitamins B3, B6, C, and iron intake affect hormone levels in women with certain types of PCOS.
6 citations
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” The genetic variant studied does not affect PCOS symptoms in Kashmiri women.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “F1000Research” High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” The 2018 guideline for PCOS suggests new diagnostic criteria and treatments, but recognizes the need for more research.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Heat Shock Proteins are important in the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could be targets for new treatments.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology” PCOS symptoms can improve with specific treatments for pituitary adenomas.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health” High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Diagnostics” Women with PCOS are more likely to develop kidney stones, especially those with certain PCOS types.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Healthcare” Helping PCOS patients focus on hope and control can reduce depression.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
April 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Women with PCOS often experience skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
December 2024 in “Medicina” PCOS is linked to chronic low-grade inflammation, but the role of certain infections is unclear.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” PCOS in women from Karnataka is influenced by genetics, family history, and insulin resistance, requiring better diagnosis and treatment.