16 citations
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November 1998 in “Fertility and sterility” Doctors used to view PCOS too narrowly, but now understand that insulin resistance is a key factor in the condition.
Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.
March 2013 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.
13 citations
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March 2000 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dogs have a skin condition like human pseudopelade, causing hair loss that doesn't improve with treatment.
September 2015 in “University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)” The guideline offers recommendations for diagnosing and managing PCOS and its complications.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain genetic variations in IGF2BP2 and IGFBP3 are linked to a higher risk of PCOS.
PCOS phenotypes A and B are more common and linked to higher health risks in women from the Ecuadorian Andes.
16 citations
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February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
July 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” Plant-based substances like chamomile and aloe vera may help treat PCOS symptoms.
December 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports” Surgical removal of hair effectively treated pilonidal omphalitis in a teenager.
2 citations
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June 2008 in “University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)” The cat's skin condition improved after stopping drugs and using iodine, confirming it was sterile neutrophilic dermatitis.
22 citations
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.
August 2020 in “Journal of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences” Oxidative stress contributes to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
January 2020 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Prilozi - Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki” Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome have normal blood sugar, but some may have higher blood sugar levels or diabetes, especially if they are older, overweight, and have certain hormone levels.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” A 25-year-old man had an unusual case of benign skin tumors and hair loss.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
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.
November 2016 in “Endocrinology&Metabolism International Journal” PCOS has no cure, but treatments can manage symptoms and improve health.
October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Most adult women with PCOS in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, have high levels of bad fats in their blood, especially younger women.
January 2022 in “Essentials in ophthalmology” Tamsulosin increases the risk of floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” 2 citations
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January 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A hidden autoimmune syndrome was found during a shock, showing thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian issues.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Majocchi’s granuloma should be considered when rashes don't improve with typical treatments.
1 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with hair loss should be checked for PCOS, as it's often related and early diagnosis can help with treatment.
August 2025 in “Journal of Association of Clinical Endocrinologist and Diabetologist of Bangladesh” SPIOMET therapy may be a promising alternative to oral contraceptives for treating adolescent PCOS.
38 citations
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August 2003 in “International Journal of Urology” Finasteride and levofloxacin effectively reduce chronic bacterial prostatitis severity.
10 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” PAS III can cause multiple autoimmune diseases with noticeable skin issues.
47 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.