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Markers of hyperandrogenism in South Asians with polycystic ovary syndrome

Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2014
Background: Many clinical and biochemical criteria are used to assess hyperandrogenism in subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Standard indicators used to confirm hyperandrogenism are based predominantly on western data.
WMM Boteju, GDKN Karunarathna, SAD Udayangani, KGH Silva, CN Wijeyaratne   +4 more
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Effect of magnesium supplementation in improving hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and sleep quality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, placebo‐controlled clinical trial

Health Science Reports, 2023
Background and Aims Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common endocrine disorders in women, which causes numerous symptoms in women. The relationship of many micronutrients with this syndrome has been investigated. This study was conducted to
Mahsa Gholizadeh‐Moghaddam, Hatav Ghasemi‐Tehrani, Gholamreza Askari, Mahsima Jaripur, Cain C. T. Clark, Mohammad Hossein Rouhani   +5 more
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Cardiovascular Health in Women—Across the Lifespan

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. However, CVD continues to be perceived as a predominantly male issue. CVD in women therefore remains understudied, underrecognized and undertreated.
Jaya Chandrasekhar, Jessica Yao, Simone Gong, Madhuka Wijayarathne, Monique Watts, Swati Mukherjee   +5 more
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An Interesting Cause of Hyperandrogenemic Hirsutism

Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2014
Mild clinical signs of hyperandrogenism such as hirsutism may appear during the menopausal transition as part of the normal aging process, but the development of frank virilization suggests a specific source of androgen excess.
Murat Atmaca, İsmet Seven, Rıfkı Üçler, Murat Alay, Veysi Barut, Yaren Dirik, Yasin Sezgin   +6 more
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Cerebrovascular Function in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Pilot Multi‐Parameter Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease, but the effects on cerebrovascular function are unknown. In this pilot study, we sought to compare cerebrovascular perfusion, pulsatility, reactivity and metabolism between women with PCOS and healthy volunteers using MRI, and ...
Melissa E. Wright, Cory T. Richards, Saajan Davies, Rachel N. Lord, D. Aled Rees, Kevin Murphy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dyslipidemia involvement in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is widely accepted as the most common endocrine abnormality in women of childbearing age and may be accompanied by dyslipidemia, hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, oxidative stress and infertility.
Qi Liu, Yuan-jie Xie, Li-hua Qu, Meng-xia Zhang, Zhong-cheng Mo   +4 more
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Correlation of Anti Mullerian Hormone with Homeostatic Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Normally Ovulating Women [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019
Introduction: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common metabolic syndrome in women of reproductive age group with incidence of approximate 3.7% in Northern India.
Manisha Sharma, Harsh Vardhan Singh, G Geethanjali, Pawan Kumar Jain, Rajeev Ranjan   +4 more
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A Single Centre Study to Describe the Changes in Serum Testosterone Concentration Following Application of Testosterone Gel in Post‐Menopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSSD) Already Receiving This as Part of Usual Care in Conjunction With Oestrogen‐Containing Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT)

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is characterized by a long‐term decrease in sexual desire (low‐libido) causing personal distress. HSDD predominantly affects post‐menopausal women or following oophorectomy. Despite the clear indication that testosterone action could overcome the symptoms of HSDD by elevating testosterone ...
Adrian Heald, Yasitha Illangasekera, Hassan Rehman, Mark Livingston, Anne Keen, Rupinder Kochhar, Nicholas Panay, Joanna Borzomato, Mathilde Mordaunt, Peter Taylor, Geoff Hackett   +10 more
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Sex hormones, obesity and type 2 diabetes: is there a link?

Endocrine Connections, 2019
An imbalance in sex hormones has an important impact on type 2 diabetes (T2DM) mainly through the involvement of visceral adipose tissue. Androgens have an interesting sex-dimorphic association with T2DM, since hyperandrogenism in females and ...
Alessandra Gambineri, Carla Pelusi
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The Relationship Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Depression

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder, frequently accompanied by psychological comorbidities including depression. The aim of this narrative review is to summarise the latest research regarding potential contributors to and underpinning mechanisms of this relationship.
Asimina I. Karampela, Maralyn Druce
wiley   +1 more source