TLDR More young women are getting diagnosed with PCOS, which can lead to other health problems, but early treatment can help.
The document discussed the increasing prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among young females, highlighting its genetic and metabolic components. It noted that PCOS is often associated with insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which are linked to lipid and glucose metabolism. The study emphasized the hereditary nature of PCOS, with a significant heritability rate observed in monozygotic twins (0.71) compared to dizygotic twins (0.38). The diagnosis criteria for PCOS have evolved, with the Rotterdam criteria increasing the estimated prevalence from 4-6.6% to 21% among women of reproductive age. The document also mentioned that clinical recognition of PCOS might be delayed due to overlapping symptoms with normal physiological maturation.
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November 2012 The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
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December 2016 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women, linked to increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
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May 2016 in “The Nurse Practitioner” Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.
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November 2010 in “Skin therapy letter” Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
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March 2007 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Women with PCOS should have an oral glucose tolerance test for effective diabetes screening.
