Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - diagnosis and treatment [PDF]
, 2015 : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder, and a major cause of infertility in women. An excessive amount of androgen hormones are produced by polycystic ovaries in PCOS with irregular menstruation and anovulation as
Hussain, Amna
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Hyperandrogenism and skin: polycystic ovary syndrome and peripheral insulin resistance [PDF]
, 2005 The polycystic ovary syndrome is an extremely common endocrine disorder in women of chilbearing age. It is characterized by menstrual disturbance, hyperandrogenism and/or hyperandrogenemia.
Bagatin, Edileia +4 more
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Clinical and biochemical characteristics of women with menstrual disturbance
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014 Objective: Menstrual irregularity is one of the major complaints in women of reproductive age. The aim of this study was to evaluate the complications in women with different menstrual disturbances. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study. A
Szu-Yu Shen +5 more
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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Mode of Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea in Female High School Student in Surakarta, Central Java [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common health problem of female adolescents. This results in adverse physical, psychological, and social consequences.
Sugiarto, S. (Sugiarto) +2 more
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Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor gene polymorphism in chronic anovulatory women, with or without polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms at codons 307 and 680 are the most commonly encountered allelic variants of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene. Studies in Caucasians suggest that certain FSHR variants are more common in women with polycystic
Sudarat Samchimchom +4 more
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The Effects of Calcium-Vitamin D and Metformin on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2009 Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of calcium-vitamin D and metformin on the menstrual cycle and ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Materials and Methods: In this pilot study, 60 infertile PCOS patients
Batool Rashidi +3 more
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Free androgen index and leptin are the most prominent endocrine predictors of ovarian response during clomiphene citrate induction of ovulation in normogonadotropic oligoamenorrheic infertility [PDF]
, 2000 We have previously demonstrated that obese hyperandrogenic amenorrheic women are less likely to ovulate after clomiphene citrate (CC) medication. The present study was designed to identify whether additional endocrine screening characteristics, all ...
Bouchard, P. (Philippe) +6 more
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Life Historical Perspectives on Human Reproductive Aging [PDF]
, 2011 A commentary is offered on the chapters that comprise the section on Theoretical Foundations, emphasizing novel contributions of each. Three additional points are then made.
Ellison, Peter T.
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Successful Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Infertility with Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2015 This case report details a 30 year old woman with hyperlipidemia, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and infertility.
Ong, M, Qu, X
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MetabolitesBackground/Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of fertile age. Some studies suggest that a ketogenic diet (KD) may have a role in treating PCOS.
Rebecca Rossetti +11 more
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