Reconsidering the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    June 2022 in “ Biomedicines ”
    Norbert Gleicher, Sarah K. Darmon, Pasquale Patrizio, David H. Barad
    Studysummary This study proposes reclassifying PCOS into two distinct phenotypes based on androgen levels and suggests androgen supplementation may overcome IVF resistance in one group with advancing age.
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    Research cited in this study 11

    1. Age-Specific Cut-Off Levels of Anti-Müllerian Hormone as Diagnostic Markers for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · 2021
    2. Fundamental Concepts and Novel Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Expert Consensus Resolutions Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2020
    3. Increased DHEAS and Decreased Total Testosterone Serum Levels in a Subset of Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Exist? International Journal of Endocrinology · 2020
    4. The Prevalence and Phenotypic Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Human Reproduction · 2016
    5. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State Clinical Review: Guide to the Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Part 1 Endocrine Practice · 2015
    6. The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone Human Reproduction · 2014
    7. Changes in the PCOS Phenotype with Age Steroids · 2013
    8. Consensus on Women's Health Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Amsterdam ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored 3rd PCOS Consensus Workshop Group Fertility and sterility · 2011
    9. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report Fertility and Sterility · 2008
    10. Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2006
    11. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Human Reproduction · 2003

    Related research 3

    1. Caring for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome The Nurse Practitioner · 2016
    2. Screening for Diabetes in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2007
    3. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical and Biochemical Features New England journal of medicine/˜The œNew England journal of medicine · 1995