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August 2024 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that women with PCOS have lower resistive and pulsatility index values in ovarian stromal arteries compared to normal women, indicating Doppler ultrasonography as an effective diagnostic tool for PCOS-related hemodynamic changes.
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February 2012 Among obese women potentially eligible for combined oral contraceptives, this study observed a higher frequency of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to its diverse symptoms, and reports no new results.
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June 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study suggests men with early androgenetic alopecia might have hormonal profiles similar to women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, potentially indicating risk for related health complications.
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher levels of the hormones estrone and free testosterone were associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk, especially in those who were overweight or obese.