research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Updated Overview Foregrounding Impacts of Ethnicities and Geographic Variations
PCOS prevalence varies by ethnicity and location due to inconsistent diagnosis and limited research.
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research Kisspeptin and LH pulsatile temporal coupling in PCOS patients
Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.
research Diagnostic Criteria for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.
research Criteria for Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during Adolescence: Literature Review
Diagnose PCOS in teens using irregular periods and high androgen levels, not ultrasound.
research Clinical characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome: investigating differences in White and South Asian women
South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
research Effect of body mass index (BMI) on phenotypic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Singapore women: a prospective cross-sectional study
High BMI worsens hair growth in women with PCOS.
research Urban Rural Comparisons of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Burden among Adolescent Girls in a Hospital Setting in India
More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Fertility
PCOS affects fertility and is linked to obesity and menstrual irregularities; lifestyle changes are recommended for treatment.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Clinical characteristics in Taiwanese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.
research Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in Thai University adolescents
About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Special Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations for Children
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.
research Association of severity of menstrual dysfunction with cardiometabolic risk markers among women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Severe menstrual issues in PCOS women signal higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
research Mixed Form of Hirsutism in Adolescent Females and Laser Therapy
Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
research The dermatologic manifestation of hyperandrogenism: A retrospective chart review
Most women with hyperandrogenism first show acne, and skin conditions like hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are good indicators of the condition.
research Pre‐polycystic ovary syndrome and polymenorrhoea as new facets of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Evidences from a single centre data set
Polymenorrhoea should be included in PCOS diagnostic criteria due to similar metabolic issues.
research Bariatric surgery for spontaneous ovulation in women living with polycystic ovary syndrome: the BAMBINI multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial
Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.
research A study on the clinical, biochemical and hormonal profile of polycystic ovary syndrome patients attending tertiary care hospital
The study concluded that a higher waist-hip ratio significantly increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
research The Frequency of Various Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents, Based on Rotterdam Criteria
The most common PCOS type in adolescents is hyperandrogenic with polycystic ovaries.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Nigerian Women with Infertility: A Prospective Study of the Three Assessment Criteria
A significant number of Nigerian women struggling with infertility have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the exact percentage varying based on the diagnostic criteria used.
research Study of effect of myoinositol on menstrual irregularities and skin problems in polycystic ovarian syndrome cases
Myoinositol helps improve menstrual cycles and some skin issues in women with PCOS.
research A STUDY OF CLINICAL PARAMETERS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Evaluating various physical and health factors helps diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
research Severe Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in a 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
research Recognizing polycystic ovary syndrome in the primary care setting
Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.
research Lack of association between clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Iraqi Women with Hirsutism, Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics: Retrospective Study
Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
research Are ABO/Rh blood groups A risk factor for polycystic ovary syndrome?
ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
research Genetic analysis does not confirm non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in more than a third of the women followed with this diagnosis
Over a third of women thought to have non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia didn't have it confirmed by genetic tests.
research Clinico-sonographic Correlation and Predictors of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Oligomenorrhea is the strongest predictor of PCOS severity.
research 7745 Hirsutism in young girls, Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.