June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
378 citations
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November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms vary globally, with bloating, high cholesterol, and glucose levels being common; the current diagnostic criteria may need refining.
343 citations
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
212 citations
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May 2010 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.
60 citations
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.
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.
48 citations
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February 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic 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.
42 citations
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June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
36 citations
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November 2009 in “European Radiology” The study found that women with PCOS have more and larger ovarian follicles and differences in ovarian structure, but these features alone can't always diagnose PCOS.
32 citations
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February 2017 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
28 citations
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April 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.
27 citations
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April 1996 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
23 citations
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December 2006 in “Evaluation and Program Planning” The document suggests a new model for evaluating public research that better captures the full value of knowledge creation and use, using PCOS research as an example.
23 citations
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
22 citations
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October 2017 in “Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Many young Australian women think they have PCOS, but only a few are diagnosed correctly, causing unnecessary worry.
22 citations
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September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
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.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Patient education and counseling” Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
21 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “Medicine” Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.
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.
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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December 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Different diagnostic criteria greatly affect PCOS diagnosis rates in teenagers.
15 citations
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October 2015 in “PLOS ONE” The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
14 citations
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December 2019 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” Iraqi women with PCOS often have higher testosterone levels and obesity.
14 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk of certain fractures.
13 citations
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February 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Obesity and negative body image harm mental health and quality of life in women with PCOS.