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Ovarian Torsion in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Potential Threat?

Biomedicines, 2023
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) constitutes the most prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age worldwide. Given the increased risk of ovarian torsion in the presence of large ovarian cysts, polycystic ovarian syndrome could be regarded ...
Iason Psilopatis, Christos Damaskos, Nikolaos Garmpis, Kleio Vrettou, Anna Garmpi, Efstathios A. Antoniou, Athanasios Chionis, Konstantinos Nikolettos, Konstantinos Kontzoglou, Dimitrios Dimitroulis   +9 more
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Diagnostic value of shear wave velocity in polycystic ovarian syndrome

Journal of Ultrasonography, 2021
Aim: In polycystic ovarian syndrome, the ovaries become stiffer due to chronic anovulation. We aimed to compare tissue elasticity in terms of shear wave velocities measured using acoustic radiation force impulse imaging technique between the ovaries of ...
Gursu Turkan, Cevik Halime, Desteli Güldeniz Aksan, Yilmaz Birnur, Bildaci Tevfik Berk, Eraslan Alper   +5 more
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Characteristics and Risk Factors for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Females

Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research, 2020
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a major endocrinal syndrome may affect the female at adult ages. In polycystic ovary, the ovarian seen that are enlarged and the investigation may base on ultra-sonographic detection. Polycystic ovarian syndrome always
Bakhtyar Kamal Muhammad
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescence

Gynecological Endocrinology, 2009
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is a common endocrinopathy seen not only in adult women but also in female adolescents nowadays, is associated with reproductive, metabolic and cardiovascular problems.This article aims to review the current evidence on managing PCOS in adolescence.
Wu Shun Felix Wong
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Serum Mannose Level and Its Association in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: a Case Control Study of Al-Najaf City / 2020

مجلة الكوفة الطبية, 2022
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common public health issue around the world. Insulin resistance and glucose intolerance play important role in the etiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome and the serum mannose is incorporated in metabolism ...
Basima Shamkhi Al Ghazali, Sara Monther
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Examining the co-occurrence of endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndromeAJOG MFM at a Glance

AJOG Global Reports, 2023
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis are 2 of the most common reproductive disorders among women but are thought to be unrelated. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the overlap and common symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome ...
Karen C. Schliep, PhD, MSPH, Lina Ghabayen, MD, BS, May Shaaban, BS, Felicity R. Hughes, MSPH, Anna Z. Pollack, PhD, Joseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, Kristy Allen Brady, PhD, Amber Kiser, BS, C. Matthew Peterson, MD   +8 more
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Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by the clinical signs of oligo-amenorrhoea (infrequent or very light menstruation), infertility (failure to conceive), and hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Whilst Aleem 1987 revealed the presence of beta-endorphin in the follicular fluid of both normal and polycystic ovaries, Petraglia 1987 ...
Danforn Ce, Lim, Wei, Chen, Lisa Nc, Cheng, Charlie Changli, Xue, Felix Ws, Wong, Anthony J, O'Sullivan, Jian Ping, Liu   +6 more
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, 2013
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a "multispeciality" disorder suspected in patients with irregular menses and clinical signs of hyperandrogenism such as acne, seborrhoea, hirsutism, irregular menses, infertility, and alopecia. Recently, PCOS has been associated with the metabolic syndrome.
Nina, Madnani, Kaleem, Khan, Phulrenu, Chauhan, Girish, Parmar   +3 more
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents

Cureus, 2023
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic, reproductive, and psychological complex series of disorders that impacts a woman throughout her lifespan. PCOS is a disorder of hormonal imbalance occurring in women of reproductive age. This disorder is characterized by high levels of male androgens like testosterone.
Adone, Avanti, Fulmali, Darshna G
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Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by the clinical signs of oligo-amenorrhoea, infertility and hirsutism. Conventional treatment of PCOS includes a range of oral pharmacological agents, lifestyle changes and surgical modalities. Beta-endorphin is present in the follicular fluid of both normal and polycystic ovaries. It was demonstrated
Lim, Chi Eung Danforn, Ng, Rachel Wai Chung, Cheng, Nga Chong Lisa, Zhang, Shengxi (George) (R19803), Chen, Hui   +4 more
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