278 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the updated ESHRE/ASRM criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for continued research and collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
135 citations
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August 1994 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this study of women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia, diverse underlying endocrine disorders including polycystic ovaries and various enzyme deficiencies were detected, often associated with elevated testosterone levels.
84 citations
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November 2003 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that women with androgenic alopecia had a higher prevalence of polycystic ovarian morphology and higher androgen levels compared to controls, suggesting a strong association with PCO.
77 citations
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March 2004 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that women with symptoms of oligomenorrhoea and/or hirsutism are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and less favorable biochemical and clinical markers compared to asymptomatic women.
63 citations
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January 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found evidence suggesting a potential genetic link between polycystic ovaries and premature male pattern baldness through screening of first-degree relatives of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.