2 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The review found that current care models for PCOS are not fully effective and more research is needed, especially in low-income countries.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
179 citations
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July 2005 in “Human Reproduction Update” PCOS is influenced by both genes and environment, but its exact genetic cause is still unclear.
85 citations
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June 2008 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.
Female pattern hair loss and polycystic ovary syndrome are often linked.
35 citations
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May 2015 in “Arquivos De Gastroenterologia” Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease and worse metabolic health.
The study successfully gathered a diverse group of 438 women to understand the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome, with most participants recruited online and at community fairs.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The laser system can safely improve recovery and quality of life for cervical cancer patients after surgery.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Evaluating various physical and health factors helps diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
16 citations
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February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
145 citations
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March 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.
February 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences” PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.
71 citations
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July 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
January 2024 in “Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation” No significant vocal differences were found in people with PCOS compared to others.
Eating healthy, exercising, and certain nutrients like myoinositol and omega-3s can help manage PCOS symptoms.
19 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have more sleep problems than the general population.
32 citations
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March 2019 in “Climacteric” Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” PCOS causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and can lead to infertility, obesity, and mental health issues.
January 2011 in “Kazan medical journal” Both finasteride and drospirenone effectively manage PCOS symptoms, but drospirenone is more effective in reducing ovarian volume and androgen levels.
January 2019 in “Open Access Journal of Nursing” Thai women with PCOS become more aware and change their lifestyle to manage their fertility and symptoms.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine” Obese and lean women with PCOS have different symptoms and need different treatments.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Patient education and counseling” Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” Lifestyle changes improve weight, waist size, menstrual regularity, and acne in teens with PCOS.
June 2006 in “Basrah journal of surgery” Metformin helps induce ovulation in obese women with PCOS, but weight loss is still the main treatment.
January 2013 in “Revista Clínica Española” A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
278 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
13 citations
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment for PCOS are crucial, especially for young women in West Bengal, India.
July 2011 in “Journal of Nursing UFPE on line” Many women in Natal, Brazil, have polycystic ovaries according to ultrasound scans.