8 citations
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September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of PCOS is crucial for better health and quality of life.
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.
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February 2019 in “Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction” People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.
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March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.
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February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” The PTGER2 gene is highly active in Cashmere goat skin and its activity changes with the hair growth cycle.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Screen young women with menstrual issues, acne, or excess hair for high cortisol to avoid misdiagnosis.
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October 2022 in “International journal of endocrinology” Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.
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December 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” PCOS significantly harms married women's quality of life, affecting mental health, fertility, and body image.
PCOS patients, especially obese ones, often lack vitamin D and may need supplements and lifestyle changes.
January 2024 in “Epidemiology international journal” 19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.
October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.
March 2023 in “İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi” Obesity is linked to higher metabolic syndrome and LH/FSH ratios, but no significant differences exist among PCOS phenotypes.
February 2020 in “İstanbul medical journal” Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” African American women have a higher risk of preterm delivery than Caucasian women, and inflammatory stimuli affect gene expression in cells related to PCOS, showing a heightened inflammatory state in women with PCOS.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.
April 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.
November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
December 2015 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” AKR1C3 could be a treatment target for metabolic issues in PCOS.
Older age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children increase metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
January 2009 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” In 2009, there were new medical devices, treatments for gynecological conditions, updated health guidelines, and legal developments in women's health.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
September 2025 in “Revista de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Americana” PCOS is more common in Nicaraguan women than globally.
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment, including Matra basti, may help improve PCOS symptoms.
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December 2022 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Combining spironolactone with metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS better than either drug alone.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Microbiology Research” AMH is a promising biomarker for diagnosing PCOS.