15 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” 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.
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.
April 2025 in “The American journal of patient health info.” PCOS affects many women, causing hormonal issues and health risks, but can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
January 2023 in “European journal of biology and medical science research” PCOS symptoms can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
January 2012 in “National Archive of Doctoral Theses (National Documentation Center (Greece))” Weight loss can lower AMH levels in overweight and obese women with PCOS.
40 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
May 2024 in “Internattional journal of current innovation in advance research” Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and proper sleep can help manage PCOD.
December 2022 in “BioScientific review” PCOS is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and increases the risk of heart and metabolic issues.
January 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can prevent complications and improve symptoms.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Reproductive health of woman” Most women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual issues, infertility, acne, and excessive body hair, with the most common type being the non-androgenic phenotype.
70 citations
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February 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.
Ultrasound alone isn't enough to diagnose PCOS.
April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like excess hair, acne, irregular periods, and fertility issues.
September 2023 in “Reproductive health of woman” PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.
298 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of family planning and reproductive health care” The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.
61 citations
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February 2001 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
January 2025 in “Medical Archives” Body dysmorphia is common in women with PCOS, affecting their quality of life.
49 citations
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May 2018 in “Endocrine” Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.
9 citations
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February 2007 in “JAMA” PCOS is a common inherited condition causing cysts, irregular periods, and increased diabetes risk in women.
August 2025 in “Obstetrics and gynecology.” PCOS requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and improve fertility and quality of life.
April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Men may have a condition similar to PCOS, possibly indicated by early hair loss.
69 citations
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is the main cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Iranian women.
November 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
19 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have more sleep problems than the general population.