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, 2021 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very frequent endocrine disorder in women since it occurs in as many as 8–10% of women of reproductive age [1, 2]. Due to the multiple heterogeneity of the syndrome [3], there has been no agreement on the criteria on
Martina C. +8 more
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GHRELIN AND INSULIN RESISTANCE IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with adiposity and metabolic changes predisposing to insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. Ghrelin is an appetite-stimulating hormone, which acts through its receptor on the hypothalamus to regulate
Amal A. Hussein +2 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.
Sundus Abdul kaream Mardan +2 more
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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 ...
Alan S McNeilly +17 more
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Role of insulin-regulated aminopeptidase as potential biomarker in insulin resistant polycystic ovary syndrome patients [PDF]
Archives of Endocrinology and MetabolismObjective: To measure serum insulin-regulated aminopeptidase levels in women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and to investigate their potential contribution of these levels to the development of insulin resistance, which plays a central role in ...
Osman Köse +5 more
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Leptin, polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
Human Reproduction Update, 1999 As soon as leptin was discovered four years ago, its potential as a player in the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was explored in a primitive way, though little light was shed on the enigma that is PCOS. As a second wave of leptin research is now available, we review how the expanded role of the cytokine in reproduction might yet impact upon our ...
H S, Jacobs, G S, Conway
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Polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome
Gynecological Endocrinology, 1987 In the 50 years or so since the description by Irving F. Stein and Michael L. Leventhal of their finding of unexpectedly enlarged ovaries in a group of women with amenorrhea1, the syndrome we associate with their names has become widely recognized, variously interpreted and a subject of continual fascination for scores of reproductive scientists and ...
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A snapshot of the lives of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A photovoice investigation. [PDF]
, 2014 Polycystic ovary syndrome affects 6 percent of women. Symptoms include hirsutism, acne, and infertility. This research explores the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women’s lives using photovoice.
Sheffield, David +5 more
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A community-based study [PDF]
, 2022 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine condition that has been associated with atypical emotional regulation strategy use as well as elevated levels of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Sophie Williams +2 more
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, 2013 Context: Existing biochemical tests for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have poor sensitivity and specificity. Many women with PCOS have high anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) concentrations; thus, this may be a useful addition to the diagnostic criteria ...
Iliodromiti, S. +7 more
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