Evaluating the Hormonal and Biochemical Markers in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Missan Province

August 2025 in “ Journal of Medical and Life Science ”

Nidhal R. Juhi

polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS hirsutism alopecia testosterone luteinizing hormone LH insulin dyslipidemia cholesterol triglycerides ALT AST hair loss baldness liver enzymes

Studysummary This case-control study in Missan Province, Iraq, found that married women with PCOS had higher rates of obesity and menstrual irregularities, along with elevated testosterone, LH, and insulin levels, compared to healthy controls, highlighting significant hormonal and metabolic complications.

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