162 citations
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January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.
71 citations
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June 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.
13 citations
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April 2015 in “Human Reproduction” Obese Hispanic women with PCOS are at higher risk for metabolic problems than non-Hispanic white women.
135 citations
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August 1994 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
78 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
49 citations
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” Eating healthy, exercising, and taking certain supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms.
45 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
13 citations
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November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” Hair loss may indicate higher heart risk and metabolic issues.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Turkish sleep medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have poor sleep, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
September 2024 in “Quality in Sport” Diet and exercise are key to managing PCOS symptoms.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Home Science” PCOS is linked to metabolic issues and infertility, needing more research.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations
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October 1998 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Antiandrogens help manage PCOS symptoms but need careful monitoring.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Women s Health” Metformin helps manage PCOS by improving fertility and is safe for pregnancy, especially when combined with certain treatments.
1 citations
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July 2006 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Physical activity significantly improved symptoms of PCOS in a patient.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Endokrynologia Polska” The free androgen index varies among women with different types of PCOS.
17 citations
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July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” PCOS is a common disorder in women linked to infertility and heart issues, with treatment focusing on insulin management, reducing androgens, and lifestyle changes.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Medicine” ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Deleted Journal” PCOS negatively affects women's quality of life, especially if not detected early.
January 2025 in “i-manager s Journal on Life Sciences” PCOD causes hormonal imbalances and infertility, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Metformin and vitamin D3 help manage insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances in obese PCOS patients.
Women with PCOS have significant metabolic issues like insulin resistance after eating a high-fat meal.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS affects many aspects of health, not just fertility, and needs comprehensive treatment.
44 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.