20 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.
19 citations
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January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
19 citations
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
18 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.
18 citations
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May 2017 in “Fertility Research and Practice” Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
16 citations
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July 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
16 citations
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February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.
15 citations
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October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
14 citations
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is significantly related to free androgen index in PCOS.
14 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
14 citations
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August 2014 in “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism” A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
13 citations
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August 2018 in “Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology” AMH is a good marker for diagnosing PCOS, but global standards are needed.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.
10 citations
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June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.
9 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.
8 citations
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October 2010 in “Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation” Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
7 citations
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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.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
7 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” PCOS is common in women with acne, especially those who are obese or have excess hair growth.
7 citations
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December 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.
7 citations
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October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology” Women with PCOS can lead healthy lives with proper diagnosis and treatment.