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Polycystic ovary syndrome: a dermatologic approach [PDF]
, 2011 Polycystic ovary syndrome (POS) is one of the most common endocrine abnormalities affecting women of reproductive age. It is a cause of significant social embarrassment and emotional distress.
Bagatin, Edileia +4 more
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Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2016 CONTEXT Normal weight polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women may have altered adipose structure-function underlying metabolic dysfunction. OBJECTIVE This study examines whether adipose structure-functional changes exist in normal weight PCOS women and ...
D. Dumesic +12 more
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Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.Abstract Metformin, a synthetic biguanide, is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, and is commonly prescribed in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to address insulin resistance and associated metabolic and reproductive disturbances. PCOS is characterised by hormonal imbalances such as hyperandrogenism and anovulation, metabolic abnormalities including
Saeede Saadati +5 more
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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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Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.Abstract The prevalence of prediabetes has more than doubled over the past two decades. Although hormones associated with the menstrual cycle may offer some protection against diabetes by enhancing insulin sensitivity and suppressing gluconeogenesis, the prevalence of diabetes among women remains high at 10.5%.
Beth Shi Yu Lim +3 more
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Adrenal Hyperandrogenism: Multidisciplinary Approach to Solving Problemss
Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnal, 2016 Prevalence and possible consequences of the hyperandrogenic states in women of reproductive age stipulate the importance of timely differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism. Taking into account the level of the development of radiological and laboratory
L.A. Lutsenko
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Female hyperandrogenism and elite sport
Endocrine Connections, 2019 Emerging evidence indicates that testosterone, which can increase muscle mass and strength, stimulates erythropoiesis, promotes competitive behaviour, and enhances the physical performance of women.
A. Hirschberg
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The influence of antiepileptic drugs on menstrual and reproductive function of women (review of literature) [PDF]
Гинекология, 2018 The article presented more fully set forth the theory of occurrence of disorders of the reproductive function of women taking anti-epileptic therapy and put forward his own theory of the mechanism disorders in patients receiving valproic acid ...
E V Tsallagova +3 more
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Normo- and hyperandrogenic women with polycystic ovary syndrome exhibit an adverse metabolic profile through life [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: To compare the metabolic profiles of normo- and hyperandrogenic women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with those of control women at different ages during reproductive life. Design: Case-control study. Setting: Not applicable. Patient(s):
Andersen, Marianne Skovsager +14 more
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Sleep disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome: influence of obesity and hyperandrogenism.
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 2019 OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the sleep of subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with and without hyperandrogenism, in comparison with a healthy control group and examine the effects of hyperandrogenism and obesity on sleep parameters.
H. Hachul +7 more
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