15 citations
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April 2019 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.
October 2017 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” More young women are getting diagnosed with PCOS, which can lead to other health problems, but early treatment can help.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health”
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” Lifestyle changes improve weight, waist size, menstrual regularity, and acne in teens with PCOS.
April 2017 in “Turkish Journal of Pediatric Disease” Careful diagnosis is crucial in premature pubarche cases, as 20% have other conditions.
52 citations
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November 2009 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.
114 citations
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March 2018 in “PLOS Medicine” Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.
Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.
February 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS women have more arm fat and higher insulin resistance and glucose levels than non-PCOS women.
64 citations
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Overweight PCOS patients often have skin issues like acne, but all PCOS patients should get lifestyle advice.
August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.
34 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
58 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.
January 2026 in “Hormones and Behavior” Pregnancy affects fear memory and brain activity in female rats.
22 citations
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January 2012 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology International” Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
18 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
3 citations
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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.
111 citations
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November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
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.
15 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Premature birth increases the risk of striae distensae.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Certain genes in fat tissue affect weight loss in women with PCOS.
February 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Women with PCOS, especially if they are obese, are more likely to have an underactive thyroid than women without PCOS.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” The document concludes that managing PCOS effectively requires considering ethnic differences, obesity's impact, and ethical concerns in treatment approaches.
March 2013 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.
September 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Obesity harms skin health by causing inflammation and delayed wound healing.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common in infertile women and obese women with PCOS have more severe ovulatory problems, needing more care.