119 citations
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November 2009 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and increased androgen bioavailability may be involved alongside metabolic factors.
35 citations
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May 2015 in “Arquivos De Gastroenterologia” This study reported that almost 25% of women with PCOS were diagnosed with NAFLD, and 32.7% to 44.6% had metabolic syndrome, with higher prevalence in those with both conditions.
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April 2022 in “African Health Sciences” In this study, FLI was significantly higher in women with PCOS and NAFLD compared to those without NAFLD, and an FLI < 30 could not effectively rule out NAFLD in lean PCOS patients.
March 2026 in “Tropical Doctor” This study highlights the under-explored relationship between alopecia areata, an immune-mediated disorder, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasizing their shared inflammatory and metabolic pathways.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The researchers reported that individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and nutritional deficiency often exhibit iron and estrogen deficiencies, which may contribute to liver cell stress and fibrosis.
