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The role of stress in PCOS

Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2016
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrinopathy affecting a remarkable proportion of premenopausal women. Different studies have shown that stress is widely encountered in women with PCOS. Areas covered: As PCOS is a multifaceted disorder, 'stress' incorporates different translations.
Olga, Papalou, Evanthia, Diamanti-Kandarakis   +1 more
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Pregnancy Complications in PCOS

Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2006
Complications of pregnancy associated with maternal PCOS include increased prevalence of early pregnancy loss (EPL), gestational diabetes (GDM), pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders (PET/PIH), and the birth of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) babies.
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DHEA, DHEAS and PCOS

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2015
Approximately 20-30% of PCOS women demonstrate excess adrenal precursor androgen (APA) production, primarily using DHEAS as a marker of APA in general and more specifically DHEA, synthesis. The role of APA excess in determining or causing PCOS is unclear, although observations in patients with inherited APA excess (e.g., patients with 21-hydroxylase ...
Mark O, Goodarzi, Enrico, Carmina, Ricardo, Azziz   +2 more
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PCOS.

BMJ clinical evidence, 2016
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed in up to 10% of women attending gynaecology clinics, but the prevalence in the population as a whole is unclear. PCOS has been associated with hirsutism, infertility, acne, weight gain, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and endometrial hyperplasia.We conducted a systematic review and aimed to ...
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Transgenerational PCOS transmission

Nature Medicine, 2019
There is a transgenerational increase in the susceptibility of female offspring to developing PCOS that occurs via the female germline and is linked to fetal exposure to excess androgen.
H M, Picton, A H, Balen
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Treatment of PCOS in adolescence

Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2006
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly being recognized in adolescent girls seeking treatment for signs and symptoms of hyperandrogenism. It is difficult to diagnose PCOS in adolescents, therefore a high index of suspicion is necessary. Timely screening and treatment are crucial because another important component of the syndrome is insulin ...
Julia, Warren-Ulanch, Silva, Arslanian
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An update on PCOS in adolescents

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2018
Purpose of review Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy which can be difficult to treat in adolescents. Fortunately, early identification and treatment can help mitigate some of the metabolic complications. In this review, we reflect on recent literature regarding PCOS diagnosis, associated complications,
Shannon, Fitzgerald, Amy, DiVasta, Holly, Gooding   +2 more
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Understanding hirsutism in PCOS

Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hirsutism is a prevalent condition among women and represents a primary clinical feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Our study aims to address the principal challenges associated with this hyperandrogenic manifestation in PCOS women. Our narrative review based on the available indexed literature explored the complexities of establishing mFG ...
Talita Fischer, Oliveira, Fabio Vasconcellos, Comim   +1 more
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PCOS

Women's Reproductive Health, 2019
Ana M. Monzo, Nikolaos Prapas, Artemis Karkanaki   +2 more
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Deconstructing a Syndrome: Genomic Insights Into PCOS Causal Mechanisms and Classification

Endocrine Reviews, 2022
Matthew Dapas, Andrea Dunaif, Dunaif Andrea   +2 more
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