December 2021 in “THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences)” PCOS is common, affects fertility, and needs early diagnosis and lifestyle changes for management.
14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
135 citations
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April 2017 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” New treatments for PCOS show promise, including both medication and non-medication options.
November 2024 in “Future Science OA” A rare benign ovarian tumor was found in a pregnant woman, but both mother and baby remained healthy.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” PCOS causes hormonal imbalance, leading to symptoms like irregular periods and infertility.
317 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
January 2014 in “Healthy aging research” Polycystic ovarian disease symptoms can continue after menopause, making diagnosis and management in older women challenging.
21 citations
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December 2007 in “Primary Care” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
20 citations
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March 2017 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
3 citations
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August 2015 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” Married women with type 2 diabetes had a surprisingly low infertility rate, suggesting type 2 diabetes and PCOS may be different conditions.
29 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment, including Matra basti, may help improve PCOS symptoms.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively detect early endometrial cancer by analyzing collagen changes.
November 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” L-Selectin and adiponectin can help identify PCOS patients who respond to Metformin treatment.
January 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Metformin helps manage PCOS by improving metabolism and ovulation, but should be part of a personalized treatment plan.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Human Reproduction” Women with both type 2 diabetes and PCOS have worse metabolic issues but milder reproductive symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy.
12 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
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.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Women with PCOS often have different clinical signs, hormone levels, and gynecological issues compared to those without the condition.
35 citations
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August 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Certain metabolites may help diagnose and predict polycystic ovary syndrome.
27 citations
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May 1976 in “PubMed” Ovarian wedge resection helped regulate menstrual cycles but didn't significantly change hormone levels or hair growth in polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.
May 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.
20 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.