Polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
Medicine, 1989 This case illustrates the very common endocrine problem of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The diagnosis was not clear initially because of the absence of clinical evidence of androgen excess and of a normal random serum luteinizing hormone (LH) concentration.
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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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The Role of the Brain in the Pathogenesis and Physiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). [PDF]
, 2019 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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Increased expression of circulating miRNA-93 in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may represent a novel, non-invasive biomarker for diagnosis [PDF]
, 2015 MicroRNAs (miRNA) are a novel class of small noncoding single-stranded RNA molecules that regulate gene expression. There is increasing evidence of their importance in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The objective was to determine if miRNA-93 and miRNA-
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HSD3B1 gene polymorphism and female pattern hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2019 Background/purpose: Genetic variant of HSD3B1 1245 is known to augment androgen production at peripheral tissue as skin. This study aimed to investigate whether women with polycystic ovary syndrome inheriting this variant exhibit specific androgenic ...
Yi-An Tu +6 more
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Relation of Vitamin D Deficiency in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Kirkuk
Al-Kitab Journal for Pure Sciences, 2023 Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most chronic diseases affecting women. Some studies indicate that the level of vitamin D is related to the development of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Effect of androgen treatment during foetal and/or neonatal life on ovarian function in prepubertal and adult rats [PDF]
, 2012 We investigated the effects of different windows of testosterone propionate (TP) treatment during foetal and neonatal life in female rats to determine whether and when excess androgen exposure would cause disruption of adult reproductive function ...
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The effect of atorvastatin on pancreatic beta cell requirement in women with polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
, 2017 Background There is an increased risk of developing T2DM in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and there is evidence that statins improve metabolic parameters in these patients.
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Does Metformin combined with Clomiphene Citrate improve fertility related outcomes in Clomiphene resistant women with PCOS : a systematic review [PDF]
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International Journal of Endocrinology, 2018 Polycystic ovary syndrome is a highly frequent reproductive-endocrine disorder affecting up to 8–10% of women worldwide at reproductive age. Although its etiology is not fully understood, evidence suggests that insulin resistance, with or without ...
Eduardo Spinedi, Daniel P. Cardinali
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