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Polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 2016
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-20% of women of reproductive age worldwide. The condition is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) - with excessive androgen production by the ovaries being a key feature of PCOS.
Ricardo Azziz, Enrico Carmina, Zi-Jiang Chen   +2 more
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Polycystic ovary syndrome

Lancet, The, 2007
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder that affects about one in 15 women worldwide. The major endocrine disruption is excessive androgen secretion or activity, and a large proportion of women also have abnormal insulin activity.
Robert J Norman, Didier Dewailly, Richard S Legro   +2 more
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POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: ORIGINS AND IMPLICATIONS: Genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). [PDF]

Reproduction
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and heterogeneous disorder currently diagnosed only in reproductive-age women. Familial clustering and twin studies have provided strong evidence for a genetic contribution to PCOS pathogenesis.
Louwers YV, Visser JA, Dunaif A, Laven JSE.   +3 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Increasing trends in online information-seeking and decreasing trends of funded research for polycystic ovary syndrome: An 18-year joinpoint analysis of Google Trends data from 2004 to 2022

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
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of Demodex folliculorum frequency in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017
: Background: Background: Demodex mites are acari that reside in the pilosebaceous unit of the skin and have been associated with skin disorders. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Demodex folliculorum (D ...
Ayla Eser, Seval Erpolat, Ikbal Kaygusuz, Hatice Balci, Aydin Kosus   +4 more
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Consensus on infertility management and fertility preservation related to polycystic ovary syndrome

Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, 2020
There is currently no universally accepted unified diagnostic standard for infertility treatment and maternity protection related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) worldwide, and the treatment options vary greatly.
Expert Group of Consensus on Infertility Managemen and Fertility Preservation Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Differences in clinical and endocrine features between obese and non-obese women in polycystic ovarian syndrome

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, Zhyan Baker Hasan, Jalal Abdullah Hasan Albazaz, Rebaz Tahir Lak   +3 more
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The Reliability and Validity of the Malay Version of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022
The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire is a reliable instrument for measuring health-related quality of life. This study aimed to develop a Malay version of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire and to evaluate the health-related impact of ...
Lim Leek Mei, Muhammad Azrai Abu, Kah Teik Chew, Aniza Ismail, Ani Amelia Zainuddin, Abdul Ghani Nur Azurah   +5 more
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Polycystic ovary syndrome and postpartum depression among Hispanics and non-Hispanics: a population-based studyAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

AJOG Global Reports, 2022
BACKGROUND: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome experience increased health complications during and after pregnancy, including a higher prevalence of postpartum depression.
Adriele D. Fugal, MSPH, Joseph B. Stanford, MD, MSPH, Erica B. Johnstone, MD, MHS, Kebba Kah, MPH, Karen C. Schliep, PhD, MSPH   +4 more
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Endotrophin as a novel marker in PCOS and its relation with other adipokines and metabolic parameters: a pilot study

Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is known to be the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Current evidence shows that regulatory proteins secreted from the adipose tissue called adipokines may have a role in polycystic ovary ...
Gurhan Guney, Mine Islimye Taskin, Ozgur Baykan, Ertan Adali, Selin Gul Tezcan, Serkan Sarikaya, Cihan Kaya, Ezgi Tolu   +7 more
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