February 2020 in “Spiral (Imperial College London)” Duodenal mucosal resurfacing did not improve insulin sensitivity or reproductive function in women with PCOS.
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March 2019 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can affect skin, fertility, and metabolism, and treatment is tailored to individual needs.
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June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.
Women with PCOS have significant metabolic issues like insulin resistance after eating a high-fat meal.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
45 citations
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January 2006 in “Endocrine journal” To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.
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November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.
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April 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.
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June 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Including ovarian morphology in diagnosis increases PCOS prevalence estimates, highlighting the need for standardized criteria.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ Tikrīt li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones compared to healthy women, and these levels vary with BMI, age, and treatment type.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.
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September 2022 in “Preprints.org” Ethnic Indian women with PCOS face significant care gaps, needing better support and information.
November 2025 in “Journal of Rangpur Medical College” Oligomenorrhea is the strongest predictor of PCOS severity.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining conventional and herbal treatments may effectively manage PCOS.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Different types of RNAs are found in varying amounts in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, suggesting they could be important in the disease's development and potentially used as disease markers.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs are effective for managing PCOS.
June 2016 in “The Egyptian Journal of Fertility and Sterility” The study concluded that personalized treatment, including medical and cosmetic approaches, is effective for women with PCOS and hirsutism.
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March 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.
July 2023 in “Journal of Nursing Science Benha University (Print)” Most women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome lack knowledge about it and have a low quality of life.
24 citations
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March 2010 in “Value in Health” The PCOS-specific questionnaire needs more work to fully measure quality of life in clinical trials.
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December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
February 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” PCOS patients have higher LDH and lower cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3, which may contribute to their symptoms and obesity.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” The Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS, improving her symptoms and menstrual cycle.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research” PCOS causes hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, and can lead to obesity.
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June 1997 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Iraqi Journal of Laser” A new low-cost method can accurately detect PCOS early by measuring free testosterone levels.