December 2025 in “PLOS Global Public Health” Women with PCOS in Bangladesh face significant mental health issues, especially in rural areas.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Depression is more common in infertile women with PCOS than those without.
December 2020 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” 1 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” PCOS may increase eye pressure and corneal thickness, affecting eye health.
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June 2015 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.
September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Efficient PCOS screening is crucial for early detection, with lifestyle factors like fruit intake potentially aiding prevention.
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January 2023 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Liver damage in PCOS is linked to iron overload and cell death due to the miR-761-hepcidin/GPX4 pathway.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” Ayurveda views Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) as a metabolic disorder caused by an imbalance of Vata, Kapha, and Pitta, and suggests treatments like Samsodhanam, Agneya Dravyas, and Swayoni Vardhana dravyas.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.
162 citations
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January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Homeopathic remedies can help manage PCOS symptoms in girls aged 17-21.
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May 2021 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.
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January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Many women with PCOS have hair loss, linked to age, hirsutism, sleep issues, and smoking.
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obese and non-obese women with PCOS have higher heart risk markers, especially if they are obese.
Accurate diagnosis of PCOS requires comprehensive androgen measurement.
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January 2021 in “Vide Leaf, Hyderabad eBooks” Altered DNA methylation may be a marker for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research” Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
April 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Reference values for nine hormones were established to help diagnose PCOS.
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October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Chronic GnRHa treatment can help manage endometrial hyperplasia and reduce ovarian androgen excess in PCO patients.
22 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” The pandemic worsened physical and mental challenges for women with PCOS.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
November 2022 in “International Journal of General Medicine” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are more likely to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease, which is associated with older age, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and high male hormone levels.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
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August 2025 in “European journal of medical research” Subclinical hypothyroidism in women with PCOS affects thyroid and hormone interactions but not ovary structure.
14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Chromium, inositol, and omega-3 can help manage PCOS symptoms.
32 citations
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February 2017 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.