The anti-epileptic drug Valproic Acid (VPA) inhibits steroidogenesis in bovine theca and granulosa cells in vitro [PDF]
Valproic acid (VPA) is used widely to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Women undergoing VPA treatment reportedly have an increased incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)-like symptoms including hyperandrogenism and oligo- or amenorrhoea.
Knight, PG +19 more
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Polycystic ovary syndrome and periodontal status: a literature review
The review considers the problem of connection the polycystic ovarian syndrome and periodontal disorders of the fertile women. The authors marked that this problem is not virtually touched upon in Russian science.
I. A. Igumnov +2 more
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OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
<p>One of the highly serious side effects of assisted reproductive technologies is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is at risk due to polycystic ovarian syndrome.
AKSİN, Şerif, YILMAZ, Mehmet
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Familial association of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women attending the gynaecological endocrinology clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital [PDF]
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-65).Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of women in the general population.
Edelstein, Sascha
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Ovarian Reserve Assessment after Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [PDF]
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endo-crinopathy, affecting 4-8% of women in their reproductive age. Menstrual disturbances commonly observed in PCOS include oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and erratic menstrual bleeding. Objective: To
Abdullah Ahmed +2 more
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Retinol-binding protein 4 in polycystic ovary syndrome--association with steroid hormones and response to pioglitazone treatment [PDF]
CONTEXT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is frequently associated with insulin resistance. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate a putative role of the adipokines retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4), adiponectin, and visfatin in a cohort of ...
Aigner, Elmar +6 more
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Genetics of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive system disorder characterized by irregular menses, anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism (hirsutism and/or acne), ovarian micropolycystic appearance and metabolic abnormalities, such as hyperinsulinaemia and obesity.
FRATANTONIO E +3 more
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Background: Among the most prevalent hormonal, reproductive and metabolic issues impacting women is polycystic ovarian syndrome. Also, insulin resistance raises the chance of developing chronic illnesses in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome ...
Mariam A. Malik, Sura F. Alsaffar
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Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder of women during reproductive age, associated with increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases.
Nishtiman Mohammed Saleh +1 more
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Impaired carotid viscoelastic properties in women with polycystic ovaries [PDF]
Background-The purpose of this study was to assess the elastic properties of the carotid arteries in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, asymptomatic women with polycystic ovaries.
Seifalian, AM, Lakhani, K, Hardiman, P
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