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    Glossary Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    hormonal disorder causing irregular periods, excess androgens, and ovarian cysts

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age, characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess androgen levels, and polycystic ovaries. It can lead to symptoms such as weight gain, acne, and hair thinning or loss (alopecia), and is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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    1. Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Correlation between hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity Clinica Chimica Acta · 2019 · 195 citations
    2. Fundamental Concepts and Novel Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Expert Consensus Resolutions Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2020 · 138 citations
    3. Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti‐androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. a randomized controlled trial 2009 · 90 citations
    4. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Medical Clinics of North America · 2014 · 89 citations
    5. Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine · 2018 · 60 citations
    6. Clinician vs Self-ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome JAMA dermatology · 2016 · 52 citations
    7. A Comparison of the Hormonal Profile of Early Androgenetic Alopecia in Men With the Phenotypic Equivalent of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women JAMA Dermatology · 2016 · 47 citations
    8. Diagnostic Criteria for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Endocrine journal · 2006 · 45 citations
    9. Comparison of clinical and laboratory characteristics of cases with polycystic ovarian syndrome based on Rotterdam’s criteria and women whose only clinical signs are oligo/anovulation or hirsutism Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics · 2006 · 38 citations
    10. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Long-Term Health Consequences Seminars in Reproductive Medicine · 2017 · 34 citations
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