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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2001
The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous condition with genetic predisposition. It is characterized by a myriad of symptoms including oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, anovulation or infertility, hirsutism or acne. Insulin resistance appears to be an important factor in PCOS though the lack of an etiology has led to symptom oriented therapy ...
W C, Tan, C, Yap, A S, Tan
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The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous condition with genetic predisposition. It is characterized by a myriad of symptoms including oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, anovulation or infertility, hirsutism or acne. Insulin resistance appears to be an important factor in PCOS though the lack of an etiology has led to symptom oriented therapy ...
W C, Tan, C, Yap, A S, Tan
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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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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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Pregnancy Complications in PCOS
Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2006Complications 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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Lifestyle Modifications in PCOS
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020Lifestyle modification is widely considered to be the cornerstone of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treatment. However, 45% of women with PCOS have reported that they have never been provided information about lifestyle management. This highlights a significant gap in knowledge and is reflective of the lack of evidence-based guidance for lifestyle ...
Jasmine M, Aly, Alan H, Decherney
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Transgenerational PCOS transmission
Nature Medicine, 2019There 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, 2006Polycystic 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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Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020
Menstrual irregularities due to anovulation or severe oligoovulation are a key feature of polycystic ovary syndrome for many women. First-line intervention should entail dietary and lifestyle modifications for overweight or obese polycystic ovary syndrome women.
Karrie, Walker +2 more
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Menstrual irregularities due to anovulation or severe oligoovulation are a key feature of polycystic ovary syndrome for many women. First-line intervention should entail dietary and lifestyle modifications for overweight or obese polycystic ovary syndrome women.
Karrie, Walker +2 more
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An update on PCOS in adolescents
Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2018Purpose 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 +2 more
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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 +2 more
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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 +2 more
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Steroids, 2013
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 2.7-fold increased risk for developing endometrial cancer. A major factor for this increased malignancy risk is prolonged exposure of the endometrium to unopposed estrogen that results from anovulation.
Daniel A, Dumesic, Rogerio A, Lobo
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 2.7-fold increased risk for developing endometrial cancer. A major factor for this increased malignancy risk is prolonged exposure of the endometrium to unopposed estrogen that results from anovulation.
Daniel A, Dumesic, Rogerio A, Lobo
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