POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: ORIGINS AND IMPLICATIONS: Genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). [PDF]
ReproductionPolycystic 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. First-degree relatives, including males and non-reproductive-age females, have reproductive and metabolic ...
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A review on role of medicinal plants in polycystic ovarian syndrome: Pathophysiology, neuroendocrine signaling, therapeutic status and future prospects [PDF]
Middle East Fertility Society Journal, 2018 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most important gynecological disorders among reproductive-age women. In patients with PCOS, the secretion rate and metabolism of androgens and estrogens are disrupted.
Zahra Abasian +4 more
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The Role of Hormonal and Genetic Factors in the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review
The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common healthy problems that frequently affects women during her reproductive life. It is a prevalent endocrinopathy that affects 6-10% of women in reproductive age. The pathophysiology of the condition
Rawaa G. Farhood, Athraa F. Alshimerry
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eLife, 2023 Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder affecting about one in seven reproductive-aged women worldwide and approximately 6 million women in the United States (U.S.).
Surabhi Yadav +7 more
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Nutritional Management in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Challenges and opportunities [PDF]
, 2021 PCOS is one of the most common endocrine diseases affecting women of reproductive age. Its etiology remains unresolved but it is thought to have a genetic basis as well as interactions with other environmental factors.
Ghazeeri, G. +5 more
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Frequency of the Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Iranian Adolescents (Mashhad) based on Rotterdam Criteria in 2018 [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2021 Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs) is the most common endocrine disorder in women. Due to the fact that PCOS starts from adolescence, this study was conducted with aim to investigate the prevalence of this syndrome and its phenotypes based on
Seyede Azam Pourhoseini +3 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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Evaluation of Microbial Profile in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Periodontal Disease: A Case-Control Study [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, 2023 Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and oral health are found to share a reciprocal link. Previous substantiatingevidences suggest that PCOS may have a confounding effect on periodontal health and may quantitatively modifythe composition of the ...
Reshma Achu Joseph +3 more
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Reconsidering the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Biomedicines, 2022 Though likely the most common clinical diagnosis in reproductive medicine, the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is still only poorly understood. Based on previously published research, and here newly presented supportive evidence, we propose to replace the four current phenotypes of PCOS with only two entities—a hyperandrogenic phenotype (H-PCOS ...
Norbert Gleicher +3 more
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Methylglyoxal-dependent glycative stress and deregulation of SIRT1 functional network in the ovary of PCOS mice [PDF]
, 2020 Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are involved in the pathogenesis and consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a complex metabolic disorder associated with female infertility.
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