1 citations
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July 2025 in “BMC Medicine” PCOS affects 11% of women, highlighting the need for standardized diagnosis.
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.
50 citations
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February 2007 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology” Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.
Fetuin-A levels are higher in PCOS patients, suggesting it may play a role in the condition.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Case reports in endocrinology” An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
August 2008 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder with both immediate and long-term health effects, including menstrual issues, infertility, and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Phenomics” PCOS may be linked to spina bifida in young females.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” The most common skin problems in polycystic ovarian disease are hirsutism and acne, and managing these symptoms is key for treatment.
32 citations
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February 2017 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
January 2024 in “Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation” No significant vocal differences were found in people with PCOS compared to others.
6 citations
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.
41 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Ultrasound can help detect early signs and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
February 2016 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” Women with PCOS had higher SRAGE levels, possibly linked to BMI, not PCOS.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
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.
131 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” Women with schizophrenia on atypical antipsychotics are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) than women without schizophrenia.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Iraqi Journal of Laser” A new low-cost method can accurately detect PCOS early by measuring free testosterone levels.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences And Clinical Research” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” Women aged 21-26 have a higher rate of PCOS.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Acta biomedica scientifica” Women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience hair loss.
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.
53 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal für Klinische Endokrinologie und Stoffwechsel” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and hormonal therapy.
8 citations
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
Acne and excess hair are common in women with PCOS, and skin checks can help diagnose it early.
March 2018 in “Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy” High-resolution imaging is crucial for diagnosing and planning treatments in clinical anatomy and aging.