Abnormal infant islet morphology precedes insulin resistance in PCOS-like monkeys. [PDF]
, 2014 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is prevalent in reproductive-aged women and confounded by metabolic morbidities, including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Abbott, David H +5 more
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The relationship between intestinal microbiota and polycystic ovary syndrome
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 Introduction: PCOS is a hyperandrogenic and low-pathogenic disease and patients suffering from PCOS have significantly lower intestinal microbiota variation in comparison with healthy individuals. Aim of the study:The aim of the work is to overview the
Katarzyna Korabiusz +5 more
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Advances in mitochondrial dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
生物医学转化, 2023 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine and metabolic diseases in women of reproductive age. The main clinical features are hyperandrogenemia, sparse ovulation or anovulation and polycystic ovary.
Bai Jiali, Zhou Ping, Li Rong
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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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Salivary testosterone measurement in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
, 2017 Clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism is one of the diagnostic criteria for PCOS. An evaluation of the role of salivary testosterone (salT) and androstenedione (salA) for the diagnosis of PCOS was undertaken in a cross sectional study involving 65
Adaway, Joanne +9 more
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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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The cardiovascular risk of young women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an observational, analytical, prospective case-control study [PDF]
, 2004 To evaluate the cardiovascular risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), we investigated lipid profile, metabolic pattern, and echocardiography in 30 young women with PCOS and 30 healthy age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched women. PCOS women had higher
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Supervised exercise training and increased physical activity to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 20% of women and is characterised by higher amounts of visceral fat, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and reproductive and cardiometabolic complications.
Broom, David +4 more
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Controversies in Diagnosis
Diagnostics, 2023 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder that commonly affects women in the reproductive age group. The disorder has features that propose a blend of functional reproductive disorders, such as anovulation and ...
Duaa Fahs +3 more
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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
Arroyo, Pablo +4 more
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