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-
Atkin, S. L. +3 more
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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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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.
Sundus Abdul kaream Mardan +2 more
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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 ...
Coutinho, Eulalia A +1 more
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Central Obesity and BMI Associated with Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent [PDF]
, 2017 Adipose tissue distribution is effective in metabolic complications resulting from obesity. Fat accumulation in the body, particularly increase in visceral fat, is a major risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Akbaezadeh, M. (Marzieh) +1 more
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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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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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Impaired carotid viscoelastic properties in women with polycystic ovaries [PDF]
, 2002 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.
Hardiman, P, Lakhani, K, Seifalian, AM
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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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Letrozole treatment of pubertal female mice results in activational effects on reproduction, metabolism and the gut microbiome. [PDF]
, 2019 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women that is comprised of two out of the following three features: hyperandrogenism, oligo- or amenorrhea, or polycystic ovaries. In addition to infertility, many women
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