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GlossaryWaist Circumference

measurement around the narrowest part of the torso

Waist circumference is a measurement taken around the narrowest part of the torso, typically just above the belly button. It is an important indicator of abdominal fat and is used by healthcare professionals to assess the risk of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.

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Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

research Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (AE-PCOS) Society

815 citations , April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

research Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

198 citations , July 2011 in “Cochrane library”

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Short-Term Combined Treatment With Liraglutide and Metformin Leads to Significant Weight Loss in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Previous Poor Response to Metformin

research Short-term combined treatment with liraglutide and metformin leads to significant weight loss in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome and previous poor response to metformin

116 citations , December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology”

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

research Insulin resistance and obesity among infertile women with different polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes

42 citations , July 2017 in “Scientific Reports”

Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.

research The effect of weight loss and treatment with metformin on serum vaspin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

38 citations , January 2011 in “Endocrine Journal”

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Well-Being Among a 63-Year-Old Cohort of Women With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Finnish Population-Based Study

research Health-related quality of life and physical well-being among a 63-year-old cohort of women with androgenetic alopecia; a Finnish population-based study

24 citations , August 2005 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes”

Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Significantly Impacts the Prevalence of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Large Database of Two Tertiary Care Centers on the Indian Subcontinent

research Oral glucose tolerance test significantly impacts the prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance among Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: lessons from a large database of two tertiary care centers on the Indian subcontinent

22 citations , September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility”

The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

research Association of metabolic syndrome with female pattern hair loss in women: A case-control study

21 citations , April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.

research Low Starch/Low Dairy Diet Results in Successful Treatment of Obesity and Co- Morbidities Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

18 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy”

Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.

Age-Related Differences in the Reproductive and Metabolic Implications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Findings in an Obese, United States Population

research Age-related differences in the reproductive and metabolic implications of polycystic ovarian syndrome: findings in an obese, United States population

16 citations , April 2012 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.

research Association between Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

15 citations , April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia”

Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.

Is There Really a Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome?

research Is There Really Relationship between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome?

15 citations , January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice”

No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.

Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

research Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

14 citations , August 2019 in “BioMed Research International”

Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.

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Androgenetic Alopecia: Relationship to Anthropometric Indices, Blood Pressure and Life-Style Habits

13 citations , February 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Men with hair loss have higher BMI, waist size, blood pressure, and are linked to smoking and inactivity.

research The effect of alfacalcidiol and metformin on metabolic disturbances in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

10 citations , February 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation”

Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

research Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

7 citations , January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine”

Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.

research Prevalence and pattern of PCOS in women presenting with acne, a hospital based prospective observational study

7 citations , 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.

research Benign prostatic hyperplasia, metabolic syndrome and androgenic alopecia: Is there a possible relationship?

7 citations , February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology”

People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.

research PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME- A STUDY FROM SOUTHERN INDIA

6 citations , January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

More than half of the women with PCOS in Southern India had Metabolic Syndrome, with large waist circumference being the most common feature.

research Effects of ketogenic diet on weight loss parameters among obese or overweight patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails

4 citations , March 2024 in “Food & Nutrition Research”

A ketogenic diet helps reduce weight, BMI, waist size, and fat in overweight women with PCOS.

research Impaired metabolic effects of metformin in men with early-onset androgenic alopecia

4 citations , December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports”

Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.

Female Pattern Hair Loss and Metabolic Syndrome in Premenopausal Women

research Female pattern hair loss

4 citations , January 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”

Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

research Impact of a health coaching intervention on anthropometric indicators, physical activity, and life style of infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A quasi-experimental study

3 citations , July 2025 in “BMC Research Notes”

Health coaching helps infertile women with PCOS improve their health and lifestyle.