August 2022 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS among adolescent and young girls in India was 7.21%, with dysmenorrhea and acne being common symptoms.
December 2024 in “The New Indian Journal of OBGYN” This study, assessing PCOS patients, found a significant positive correlation between increased ovarian volume and elevated insulin resistance, suggesting that larger ovaries may indicate a higher degree of insulin resistance.
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March 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study found that in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher ovarian volumes were significantly associated with increased serum levels of free testosterone, total testosterone, and 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone.
March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating ovarian-related inflammation may help hair regrowth in women with alopecia areata.
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May 2017 in “Fertility Research and Practice” This study found that increased ovarian volume is associated with markers of insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, while follicle number was not linked to metabolic risk.