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Polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]

open access: yesNature Reviews Disease Primers, 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 ...
Zi-Jiang Chen   +2 more
exaly   +16 more sources

Characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome throughout life [PDF]

open access: yesTherapeutic 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
doaj   +2 more sources

‘Everything’s from the inside out with PCOS’: Exploring women’s experiences of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities through Skype™ interviews [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Psychology Open, 2015
Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder affecting 1 in 10 women. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can experience co-morbidities, including depressive symptoms.
Sophie Williams   +2 more
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Polycystic ovary syndrome and its impact on women’s quality of life: More than just an endocrine disorder

open access: yesDrug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, 2009
Christine Brady, Shaymaa S Mousa, Shaker A MousaThe Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY, USAAbstract: In the past, polycystic ovary syndrome has been looked at primarily as an endocrine disorder ...
Christine Brady   +2 more
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Optimal management of subfertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

open access: yesInternational Journal of Women's Health, 2014
Joshua J Berger, G Wright Bates JrUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Birmingham, AL, USAAbstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide a stepwise ...
Berger JJ, Bates Jr GW
doaj   +1 more source

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

open access: yesDigital 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]

open access: yesAnais 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   +4 more
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Differences in clinical and endocrine features between obese and non-obese women in polycystic ovarian syndrome

open access: yesAdvanced 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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Consensus on infertility management and fertility preservation related to polycystic ovary syndrome

open access: yesReproductive 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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The Reliability and Validity of the Malay Version of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire

open access: yesFrontiers 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   +5 more
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