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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 During pregnancy, the fetoplacental unit is key in the pronounced physiological endocrine changes which support pregnancy, fetal development and survival, birth and lactation. In healthy women, pregnancy is characterized by changes in insulin sensitivity
Adriana C. H. Neven +4 more
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Effect of Iron Depletion by Bloodletting vs. Observation on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers of Women with Functional Hyperandrogenism Taking a Combined Oral Contraceptive: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
, 2022 Manuel Luque‐Ramírez +9 more
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Cardiometabolic Risk in First Degree Relatives of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common multisystem disorder with reproductive, cardiometabolic and psychological implications. Genetic factors play a role in the pathogenesis of PCOS. We sought to investigate the cardiometabolic health of first degree relatives (FDR) of women with PCOS.
Su Jen Chua +8 more
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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 +4 more
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Androgens and Hypertension in Men and Women: a Unifying View. [PDF]
, 2017 This review was designed to revaluate the androgen role on the mechanisms of hypertension and cardiovascular risks in both men and women. Sex steroids are involved in the regulation of blood pressure, but pathophysiological mechanism is not well ...
Carmina, E. 4. +4 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 +5 more
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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 +5 more
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The Role of Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Measurement in the Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnostics, 2023 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinological disorder in women with significant reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health implications.
Mala S. Sivanandy, Sierra K. Ha
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The new IOC and IAAF policies on female eligibility: old Emperor, new clothes? [PDF]
, 2014 The Caster Semenya debacle touched off by the 2009 Berlin World Athletics Championships resulted finally in IOC and IAAF abandonment of sex testing, which gave way to procedures that make female competition eligibility dependent upon the level of serum ...
Bhasin S. +14 more
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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 +5 more
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