232 citations
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December 2005 in “Andrology” PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)” Obesity and BMI don't differ among PCOS types, but teens should learn about long-term health risks.
June 2006 in “Basrah journal of surgery” Metformin helps induce ovulation in obese women with PCOS, but weight loss is still the main treatment.
198 citations
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July 2011 in “Cochrane library” Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Women with PCOS are more likely to have thyroid antibodies than those without.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” People with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience anxiety and depression.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” Women aged 21-26 have a higher rate of PCOS.
35 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have acne, obesity, and excess hair, especially on the chin and upper lip.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Medications for glucose metabolism and weight control, combined therapy options, and herbal medicines may help regulate menstrual cycle in adolescents with PCOS.
26 citations
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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Endokrynologia Pediatryczna” PCOS negatively affects self-esteem and social functioning in adolescent girls.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.
53 citations
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January 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS are more likely to have sleep apnea, mainly if they are obese.
45 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS may have a reduced ability to fight breast tumor cells over time.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Diagnostics” Women with PCOS are more likely to develop kidney stones, especially those with certain PCOS types.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ovarian thecomas can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and are treated with surgery.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are crucial for managing PCOS.
20 citations
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October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʻaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Thyroid and reproductive hormones, BMI, and excess hair are linked in Iraqi women with PCOS.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of women's health and reproduction sciences” Electroacupuncture improved symptoms of PCOS in a 19-year-old woman.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
Many young women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is often linked with irregular periods, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. Lifestyle and diet changes, along with regular counseling, can help manage these symptoms.