1 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Myo-inositol improves fertility and metabolic health in PCOS with fewer side effects than metformin.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.
April 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” PCOS increases sexual pain and distress in infertile Iranian women.
January 2002 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 31.6% of female students had hirsutism, often linked to conditions like menstrual issues and acne.
12 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
In 2020, a new online survey was made to help identify Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, but it needs some improvements for better understanding and accuracy.
19 citations
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July 2013 in “The obstetrician & gynaecologist” 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.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.
221 citations
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January 2014 in “Human Reproduction” Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.
March 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Dental research journal” Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Fertility and sterility” PCOS significantly affects women's mental health, and more research is needed to develop effective treatments for these issues.
60 citations
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February 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Advance Research in Community Health Nursing” Raising awareness about PCOS in young females can help prevent long-term health issues.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
30 citations
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September 2013 in “PubMed” Chinese women with PCOS and a BMI of 24 or higher should be screened for fatty liver disease.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PCOD is a complex condition with unclear causes and varied treatments.
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.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” Ovarian volume is significantly related to higher levels of certain hormones in Korean women with PCOS.
November 2025 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” Male relatives of women with PCOS show similar health issues, suggesting a male version of the condition.
April 2024 in “Canadian Women s Health Today” PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.
February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel” The document concludes that more research is needed to include new treatments in guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
July 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
926 citations
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June 2010 in “BMC Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
There are many ways to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, including lifestyle changes, surgery, and various medications, but more research is needed for better treatments.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” A holistic treatment approach, including yoga, diet, exercise, and mindfulness, can effectively manage PCOS symptoms.
January 2017 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” Pregnancy and parenthood do not significantly change PCOS symptoms, but childless women have less hirsutism and weight gain.