The Role of the Brain in the Pathogenesis and Physiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). [PDF]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disorder, affecting at least 10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is typically characterized by the presence of at least two of the three cardinal features of hyperandrogenemia (high ...
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Salivary testosterone measurement in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
Clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism is one of the diagnostic criteria for PCOS. An evaluation of the role of salivary testosterone (salT) and androstenedione (salA) for the diagnosis of PCOS was undertaken in a cross sectional study involving 65
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Retinal regions shape human and murine Müller cell proteome profile and functionality
Main Points We defined Müller cells heterogeneity in the macular and peripheral human retina. Signaling pathways shaping this glial heterogeneity include proteins important for interaction with vesicular secretion, extracellular matrix and cell adhesion.
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Early impairment of endothelial structure and function in young normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of early vascular damage in young normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Thirty young normal-weight women with PCOS, who had no additional metabolic or cardiovascular diseases, and 30 ...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - risk factor, diagnostic and current treatment
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine and metabolic disorders in women in reproductive age, defined as a combination of signs and symptoms resulting from androgen excess and ovarian dysfunction in the absence
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Divergences in insulin resistance between the different phenotypes of the polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
Context/Objective: Current diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have generated distinct PCOS phenotypes, based on the different combinations of diagnostic features found in each patient.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine abnormalities in women. Due to the side effects of drugs, the tendency to use natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents to regulate metabolism, hyperinsulinemia, and ...
Ashkar Fatemeh+6 more
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Letrozole treatment of pubertal female mice results in activational effects on reproduction, metabolism and the gut microbiome. [PDF]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women that is comprised of two out of the following three features: hyperandrogenism, oligo- or amenorrhea, or polycystic ovaries. In addition to infertility, many women
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Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disease that causes infertility in reproductive women, characterized by hyperandrogenemia, chronic anovulation, and Polycystic Ovary Morphology (PCOM), most PCOS women have metabolic disorders ...
Zakkiyatus Zainiyah, Muhammad Suhron
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Association between circulating adiponectin levels and polycystic ovarian syndrome [PDF]
Background: Low adiponectin levels in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have been largely attributed to obesity which is common among these patients. In addition, evidence also suggests that low adiponectin in PCOS may be related to insulin resistance (
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