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Polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
New England Journal of Medicine, 2016 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) refers to a complex, multidimensional disorder resulting in defects in reproduction and metabolism. Although one of the primary characteristic of PCOS is the presence of multiple cysts on the ovaries, the complexity of the syndrome is reflected in the wide range of its clinical manifestations, most notably insulin ...
R. Azziz +9 more
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The significance of the polycystic ovary [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1972 THE polycystic ovary is found in a variety of clinical situations and probably has a multiple aetiology. It is a physical sign rather than a disease entity. Leaving aside the multiple luteinized cysts found in chlorionepithelioma and hydatidiform mole, the polycystic ovary is found with three main clinical presentations.
David Ferriman
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Characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome throughout life
Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health, 2020 Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It is a complex disease in which genetic, endocrine, environmental, and behavioral factors are intertwined, giving rise to a heterogeneous phenotype with ...
Yvonne V. Louwers, Joop S.E. Laven
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Controversies in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome
Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health, 2020 Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrinological condition which is found to be prevalent in 5–10% of women of reproductive age. Historically, a combination of anovulation and androgen excess was considered a hallmark in the diagnosis of polycystic
Preetham Rao, Priya Bhide
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Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Obesity & Metabolic SyndromeThe core pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome involves an overproduction of androgens primarily originating from ovarian thecal cells. Two major external triggers promote androgen overproduction in the ovaries: the increased secretion of ...
Jin Ju Kim
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Bilateral Polycystic Ovaries [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1960 David Ferriman
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Current Management, and Future Therapeutics
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder, typically characterized by anovulation, infertility, obesity, insulin resistance, and polycystic ovaries. Lifestyle or diet, environmental pollutants, genetics, gut dysbiosis,
Samradhi Singh +6 more
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine-gynecology disorder affecting many women of childbearing age. Although a part of the involved mechanism in PCOS occurrence is discovered, the exact etiology and pathophysiology are not comprehensively ...
H. Sadeghi +8 more
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Digital Health, 2023 Background The internet has become the primary source of health-related information, and online health information-seeking behaviour has been used as a reliable surrogate of public awareness.
Kashish Malhotra, Punith Kempegowda
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Advanced Medical Journal, 2023 Background and objectives: The polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the commonest endocrine disturbance affecting 5-8% of reproductive age women. It is a heterogenous disorder that mainly presents with features of hyperandro- genism and anovulation ...
Awat Ibrahim Hamadamen +3 more
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