TLDR Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.
The study investigated the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in 174 lesbian and 200 heterosexual women undergoing artificial donor insemination (AID) and found no significant difference between the two groups, with 8.0% of lesbian women and 8.7% of heterosexual women diagnosed with PCOS. The prevalence of polycystic ovaries was also similar between the groups, and there was no significant difference in cycle length, regularity, or AID treatment outcomes. Despite limitations, such as the exclusion of some participants due to diagnostic criteria and the non-inclusion of non-child-desiring lesbian partners, the study concluded that sexual orientation is not associated with PCOS prevalence, and fertility rates are similar for lesbian and heterosexual women in the context of AID.
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February 2007 in “The American Journal of Medicine” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.
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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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January 2006 in “Endocrine journal” Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.
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December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
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January 2008 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Sexual orientation does not affect the prevalence of PCOS or fertility rates in women undergoing artificial donor insemination.
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January 1970 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting many women, leading to symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
